Where Gideon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gideon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gideon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gideon
Making ends meet is harder in Gideon
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.6%), vs 18.5% across Oklahoma. Utility shut-off threats (14.5% vs 10.3%) and no reliable transportation (13.2% vs 9.6%) are higher too. 20.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Gideon
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (23.2%), vs 16.3% across Oklahoma. Habits ↓
Obesity and diabetes run high in Gideon
46.2% of adults have obesity, vs 38.9% across Oklahoma. 1 in 7 adults have diabetes (15.2%), vs 12.8% across Oklahoma. Conditions ↓
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 Gideon’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.5% of Gideon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Everyday habits, side by side with Oklahoma
Share of adults, with the Oklahoma figure marked.
Out of every 100 Gideon adults…
Gideon runs below OK on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Gideon
No hospital or community health center in Gideon 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 Gideon; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Gideon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
How Gideon adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Gideon 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.
Gideon 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Gideon adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gideon
Why doesn’t Gideon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gideon.
What hospital is closest to Gideon?
Northeastern Health System in Tahlequah, 6.6 miles in a straight line from Gideon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Gideon?
13 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Neohealth Medical Center in Tahlequah, 6.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gideon.
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.