Photo: Paltron · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Garvin residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Garvin, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Garvin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Garvin
Dental care lags in Garvin
45.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.1% across Oklahoma. Among those 65 and older, 30.4% have lost all their teeth (Oklahoma 16.4%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Garvin
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.5%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.4%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.2%, vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. In all, Garvin runs above Oklahoma on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Garvin
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (29.1%), vs 18.5% across Oklahoma. Utility shut-off threats (16.4% vs 10.3%) and no reliable transportation (14.7% vs 9.6%) are higher too. 28.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Oklahoma figure falls outside Garvin’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Garvin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Out of every 100 Garvin adults…
Garvin runs above OK on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
28.7% of Garvin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Care in and near Garvin
No hospital or community health center in Garvin itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Garvin; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Oklahoma
Share of adults, with the Oklahoma figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Garvin adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Garvin runs above Oklahoma.
1 in 3 Garvin adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Garvin and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Garvin adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Garvin
Why doesn’t Garvin have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Garvin.
What hospital is closest to Garvin?
Mccurtain Memorial Hospital in Idabel, 8.6 miles in a straight line from Garvin’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Garvin?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Kiamichi Family Medical Center - Idabel in Idabel, 9.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Garvin.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Oklahoma figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.