Photo: Glenpool, Oklahoma · CC BY-SA 4.0Within Oklahoma, Glenpool is healthier than 82% of graded towns
Glenpool differs from Oklahoma on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Glenpool. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Glenpool
Glenpool looks healthier next to Oklahoma than next to the country
It’s healthier than 82% of the 131 Oklahoma towns we grade, but 45% of towns nationwide. Much of Oklahoma scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Heart disease and diabetes are less common in Glenpool
Glenpool runs below Oklahoma on six chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (5.8% vs 7.3%), diabetes (10.3% vs 12.8%) and arthritis (23.1% vs 27.8%). A young population is part of it: only 11% of residents are 65 or older (Oklahoma 16%). 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 Glenpool’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Glenpool’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Glenpool is healthier than 45% of U.S. towns, #24 of 131 in Oklahoma. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 77% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 12%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Glenpool’s median household income is $79,525; among the 10,770 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($60K–$99K), it’s healthier than 43%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Glenpool compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 33.2% (U.S. 37.1%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.6% (U.S. 7.9%); stroke, 3.1% (U.S. 3.4%).
Out of every 100 Glenpool adults…
Glenpool runs below OK on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Glenpool residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across Oklahoma. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Glenpool
No hospital or community health center in Glenpool 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 Glenpool; ≈ 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.
1.6 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Glenpool adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
How Glenpool adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Glenpool runs above Oklahoma.
4 in 10 Glenpool 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.
14.1% of Glenpool adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Glenpool and the towns around it
Glenpool’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 4 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenpool | B− | 35.1% | 10.3% | 16.3% | CDC place |
| Liberty | — | — | — | — | |
| Bixby | A− | 31.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% | CDC place |
| Mounds | — | — | — | — | |
| Jenks | A− | 31.8% | 9% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| Sapulpa | C | 38.9% | 12.8% | 17.5% | CDC place |
Liberty: fewer than 1,000 residents. Mounds: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Glenpool adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Glenpool
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Glenpool is better than Oklahoma on 8 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Oklahoma figure falls inside Glenpool’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Glenpool | OK | U.S. | vs OK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.4%17.3–21.6 | 21.2% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%12–15 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.6%17.7–21.6 | 18% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.1%31.6–39.1 | 38.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.3%9.2–11.7 | 12.8% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.5%30.1–35.3 | 38.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.2%30.6–36.1 | 37.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 23.1%21.2–25.4 | 27.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.7–13.3 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.6%6–7.2 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5.2–6.4 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.9%6.2–7.8 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.4%12.8–18.2 | 16.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.3%14.3–18.3 | 16.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 29.4%26.3–32.7 | 31.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.6%12.6–17 | 14% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.7%32.8–40.6 | 36.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.3%8.9–11.8 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.8%71.9–77.7 | 77.9% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.4%55.4–61.5 | 57.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.5%81.6–85.4 | 84.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.9%70.3–75.6 | 76.3% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.3%56.1–64.3 | 59.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.8%64–76.9 | 70.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.3%26.5–32.4 | 25.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 36.5%32.3–40.8 | 33.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.4%24.1–31 | 25.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.8%15.6–20.2 | 18.5% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.5%12.7–16.5 | 14.1% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.5%9.2–11.9 | 10.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.6%8.5–10.8 | 9.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.1%12.2–16.2 | 15.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.1%34–40.5 | 38.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.4%12.8–16.1 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.7%16–19.7 | 17.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.6%6.9–8.5 | 9.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.3%4.8–5.8 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.2%8.2–10.2 | 9.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.3–4.1 | 4.3% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Oklahoma figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Glenpool
Is Glenpool a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Glenpool is healthier than 45% of U.S. towns: B− for health, #24 of 131 in Oklahoma. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 43%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Glenpool?
CDC estimates 35.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.6% and 39.1%, against 38.9% across Oklahoma and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Glenpool?
Ascension St. John Sapulpa in Sapulpa, 6.1 miles in a straight line from Glenpool’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Glenpool have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.9–11.8%), against 11.3% across Oklahoma.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Glenpool more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Glenpool.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.