Franklin Hall · Photo: Ammodramus · CC0Where Goodwell residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Goodwell, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Goodwell. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Goodwell
Binge drinking is the habit Goodwell doesn’t win on
18.2% of adults binge drink, vs 14% across Oklahoma, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Goodwell
Goodwell runs below Oklahoma on eight chronic conditions, most of all stroke (1.9% vs 3.7%), diabetes (6.6% vs 12.8%) and heart disease (3.8% vs 7.3%). A young population is part of it: only 8% of residents are 65 or older (Oklahoma 16%). Conditions ↓
Few Goodwell adults smoke
10.5% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 16.3% across Oklahoma. Habits ↓
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 Goodwell’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Oklahoma
Share of adults, with the Oklahoma figure marked.
Out of every 100 Goodwell adults…
Goodwell runs below OK on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Goodwell 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 Goodwell
No hospital or community health center in Goodwell 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 Goodwell; ≈ 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 Goodwell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
How Goodwell adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
2 in 5 Goodwell 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.
8.8% of Goodwell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Goodwell 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 Goodwell adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Goodwell
Why doesn’t Goodwell have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Goodwell.
What hospital is closest to Goodwell?
Memorial Hospital of Texas County Authority in Guymon, 10.5 miles in a straight line from Goodwell’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Goodwell.
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.