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Health in Hanson · CDC PLACES 2025

Where Hanson residents get care

CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hanson, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.

Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 74955. How CDC estimates town health

What stands out · In brief

What stands out about health in Hanson

COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Hanson

1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.9%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.6%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.4%, vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. In all, Hanson runs above Oklahoma on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓

Dental care lags in Hanson

48.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.1% across Oklahoma. Among those 65 and older, 28.5% have lost all their teeth (Oklahoma 16.4%). Checkups ↓

Making ends meet is harder in Hanson

1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (27.3%), vs 18.5% across Oklahoma. No reliable transportation (14.3% vs 9.6%) and utility shut-off threats (15% vs 10.3%) are higher too. 25.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓

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 Hanson’s likely range; Hanson’s figures come from ZIP code 74955, which may reach past town lines.

★ What stands out · Chronic conditions

Out of every 100 Hanson adults…

Hanson runs above OK on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.

13 of every 100 Hanson adults have COPD
Oklahoma: 8 in 100 · worse · likely 11.6–14.2%
Better than OKWorseAbout the sameOklahoma
Checkups & screenings

Keeping up with care

Share of Hanson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.

80%Yearly checkupOK 78%
48%Dentist visitOK 57%
83%Cholesterol checkOK 84%
55%Colon screeningOK 60%
64%MammogramOK 70%
79%Taking BP medsOK 76%
1 in 8
working-age adults has no health insurance
Hanson 13.1% · Oklahoma 1 in 9 (11.3%)
Everyday needs

Making ends meet

Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.

1 in 4
Hanson adults worry about having enough food
27.3% · OK 18.5%
Worse than OK
1 in 5
Hanson adults worry about keeping their housing
18.4% · OK 14.1%
Worse than OK
1 in 7
Hanson adults were threatened with a utility shut-off
15% · OK 10.3%
Worse than OK
1 in 7
Hanson adults lack reliable transportation
14.3% · OK 9.6%
Worse than OK

25.9% of Hanson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.

Getting care

Care in and near Hanson

No hospital or community health center in Hanson itself. These are the nearest.

HNearest ERSequoyah County-City of Sallisaw Hospital AuthoritSallisaw · 5.6 miDirections →
★Best rated nearbySequoyah County-City of Sallisaw Hospital Authorit★★★★★ · 5.6 miDirections →
+Low-cost careStigler Health and Wellness CenterSallisaw · 6 mi · sliding-scale feesDirections →
5.6 mi
Sequoyah County-City of Sallisaw Hospital Authorit
Sallisaw · ★★★★★
ER
6 mi
Stigler Health and Wellness Center
3 sites · nearest in Sallisaw
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
16.2 mi
Baptist Health - Fort Smith
Fort Smith · ★★★★★
ER
17 mi
River Valley Primary Care Services
5 sites · nearest in Fort Smith
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
20.2 mi
Baptist Health - Van Buren
Van Buren · not rated
ER
20.4 mi
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
Fort Smith · ★★★★★
ER
✓ Primary careNo HRSA shortage area covers Hanson itself
✓ Dental careNo HRSA shortage area covers Hanson itself
✓ Mental healthNo HRSA shortage area covers Hanson itself

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 Hanson; ≈ 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).

Habits

Everyday habits, side by side with Oklahoma

Share of adults, with the Oklahoma figure marked.

Get no exercise 38.9%OK 31.1%
Sleep under 7 hours 37.5%OK 36.8%
Binge drink 12.4%OK 14%
Smoke cigarettes 24.3%OK 16.3%
0%10%20%30%40%
Hanson, betterHanson, worseAbout the sameOklahoma
Where Hanson gets moving

Walk with neighbors

The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.

Mind & connection

How Hanson adults are doing

On 1 of 4 measures, Hanson runs above Oklahoma.

1 in 3Hanson adults feel lonely
33.7% · OK 33.1% · About the same as OK
1 in 4Hanson adults lack social or emotional support
27.1% · OK 25.2% · About the same as OK
1 in 4Hanson adults have been diagnosed with depression
27.3% · OK 25.5% · About the same as OK
1 in 5Hanson adults are in frequent mental distress
20.8% · OK 18% · Worse than OK
The one neighbors can help with

1 in 3 Hanson adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.

Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.

Find a group →

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.

Around town

Hanson and the towns around it

How health changes across the town line.

Health next door

TownHealthObesityDiabetesSmokingFigures from

Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.

Disability

Living with a disability

Shown without a better/worse judgment.

49.1%

of Hanson adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.

Walking or climbing stairs25.1%
Thinking or memory21.9%
Hearing13%
Errands alone14.2%
Vision9.7%
Dressing or bathing7%
Oklahoma

Questions about health in Hanson

Why doesn’t Hanson have a Health Grade?

Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hanson.

What hospital is closest to Hanson?

Sequoyah County-City of Sallisaw Hospital Authorit in Sallisaw, 5.6 miles in a straight line from Hanson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.

Where can I get low-cost care near Hanson?

1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is HWC - Sallisaw in Sallisaw, 6.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.

Neighbors talk health

Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hanson.

Town Square →
Ask your neighbors

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.