Where Gene Autry residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gene Autry, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gene Autry. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gene Autry
Stroke, heart disease and diabetes run high in Gene Autry
1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.8%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. Diabetes is also above the state: 16%, vs 12.8% across Oklahoma. In all, Gene Autry runs above Oklahoma on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Gene Autry, and more people treating it
45.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Oklahoma 38.5%), but 80.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Gene Autry’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Gene Autry adults…
Gene Autry runs above OK on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gene Autry adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Care in and near Gene Autry
No hospital or community health center in Gene Autry 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 Gene Autry; ≈ 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 Gene Autry adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Gene Autry 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.6% of Gene Autry adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Gene Autry and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardmore | D | 40.2% | 15.1% | 18.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Gene Autry adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gene Autry
Why doesn’t Gene Autry have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gene Autry.
What hospital is closest to Gene Autry?
Mercy Hospital Ardmore in Ardmore, 10.4 miles in a straight line from Gene Autry’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 Gene Autry?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Good Shepherd Community Clinic, Inc-2401 N Commerce in Ardmore, 9.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gene Autry.
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.