Where Homestead residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Homestead, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 73763. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Homestead
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Homestead
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. Cancer is also above the state: 9.9%, vs 7.8% across Oklahoma. In all, Homestead runs above Oklahoma on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Homestead, and more people treating it
43.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Oklahoma 38.5%), but 79.4% 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 Homestead’s likely range; Homestead’s figures come from ZIP code 73763, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Homestead adults…
Homestead runs above OK on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Homestead adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Care in and near Homestead
No hospital or community health center in Homestead 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 Homestead; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Homestead adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Homestead 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.
15.2% of Homestead adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Homestead 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 Homestead adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Homestead
Why doesn’t Homestead have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Homestead.
What hospital is closest to Homestead?
Okeene Municipal Hospital in Okeene, 5.1 miles in a straight line from Homestead’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 Homestead.
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.