Where Hochatown residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hochatown, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hochatown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hochatown
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Hochatown
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 7.8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. COPD is also above the state: 10.2%, vs 8% across Oklahoma. In all, Hochatown runs above Oklahoma on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Hochatown, and more people treating it
45% of adults have high blood pressure (Oklahoma 38.5%), but 80.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. 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 Hochatown’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Hochatown adults…
Hochatown runs above OK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hochatown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Care in and near Hochatown
No hospital or community health center in Hochatown 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 Hochatown; ≈ 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.
How Hochatown adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Hochatown 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.
13.5% of Hochatown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Hochatown and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broken Bow | D− | 44.6% | 16.6% | 23.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hochatown adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hochatown
Why doesn’t Hochatown have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hochatown.
What hospital is closest to Hochatown?
Mccurtain Memorial Hospital in Idabel, 19.8 miles in a straight line from Hochatown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hochatown.
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.