Corey House/Hotel · Photo: Melodibit · CC BY-SA 3.0Within Oklahoma, Grove is healthier than 81% of graded towns
Grove differs from Oklahoma on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Grove. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Grove
Grove looks healthier next to Oklahoma than next to the country
It’s healthier than 81% of the 131 Oklahoma towns we grade, but 39% of towns nationwide. Much of Oklahoma scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Grove is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Grove is healthier than 39%. Against the 8,637 towns with similar household incomes ($44K–$74K), it’s healthier than 63%. Health Grade ↓
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Grove
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.3%), vs 7.8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.1%), vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. Arthritis is also above the state: 38%, vs 27.8% across Oklahoma. In all, Grove runs above Oklahoma on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Oklahoma 16%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Grove, and more people treating it
46.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Oklahoma 38.5%), but 83.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Grove keeps up with checkups
It beats Oklahoma on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.4% vs 77.9%) and cholesterol checks (89.1% vs 84.3%). 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 Grove’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Grove’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Grove is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns, #26 of 131 in Oklahoma. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 72% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 16%).
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). Grove’s median household income is $58,941; among the 8,637 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($44K–$74K), it’s healthier than 63%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Grove compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 8.4% (U.S. 11%); checkup in the past year, 82.4% (U.S. 77.4%); cholesterol check in 5 years, 89.1% (U.S. 87.1%).
Out of every 100 Grove adults…
Grove runs above OK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Grove is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across Oklahoma. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Grove as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Grove adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Care in and near Grove
1 community health center in Grove, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Grove; ≈ 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.
6.2 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
How Grove adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Grove does better than Oklahoma.
3 in 10 Grove 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.
11.1% of Grove adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Grove and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Grove adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Grove
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Grove is better than Oklahoma on 10 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Oklahoma figure falls inside Grove’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Grove | OK | U.S. | vs OK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.3%18.4–24.3 | 21.2% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.6–17.6 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%13.9–17.6 | 18% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.9%27.3–41.1 | 38.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.9%12.9–17 | 12.8% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 46.9%42.6–51.2 | 38.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 46.4%41.9–51 | 37.7% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 38%34.3–41.8 | 27.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.3%10–12.7 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 12.3%11.2–13.5 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.1%9–11.3 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.8%8.5–11.3 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5%4.4–5.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.5%12.2–17.2 | 16.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.7%12.5–17 | 16.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 31.1%26.3–35.9 | 31.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 11.5%9.4–14 | 14% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.6%27.4–38.5 | 36.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.4%7–10 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.4%79.2–85.2 | 77.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.5%56.1–63.1 | 57.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.1%87.6–90.6 | 84.3% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.2%80.8–85.5 | 76.3% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.3%60.6–70 | 59.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68.2%60.3–75.6 | 70.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.8%20.4–27.4 | 25.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.1%25.1–35.5 | 33.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.6%18.1–25.4 | 25.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.5%11.3–15.9 | 18.5% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.8%8.3–11.5 | 14.1% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.4%6.3–8.6 | 10.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.4%6.5–8.5 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.1%9.3–13.2 | 15.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41.4%36.6–46.2 | 38.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.8%18–23.6 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15%13.2–16.8 | 17.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 12.8%11.3–14.3 | 9.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.2%5.5–6.9 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.5%8.3–10.8 | 9.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%4–5.1 | 4.3% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Grove
Is Grove a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Grove is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #26 of 131 in Oklahoma. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 63%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Grove?
CDC estimates 33.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.3% and 41.1%, against 38.9% across Oklahoma and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Grove?
Integris Grove Hospital in Grove, 2.7 miles in a straight line from Grove’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Grove have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7–10%), 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 Grove more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Grove.
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.