Photo: Caleb Long · CC BY-SA 2.5Where Hulbert residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hulbert, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hulbert. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hulbert
Making ends meet is harder in Hulbert
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28%), vs 18.5% across Oklahoma. No reliable transportation (15.3% vs 9.6%) and utility shut-off threats (15.5% vs 10.3%) are higher too. 25% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Hulbert
1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.2%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (11%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. Diabetes is also above the state: 16.5%, vs 12.8% across Oklahoma. In all, Hulbert runs above Oklahoma on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Hulbert
49.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.1% across Oklahoma. Among those 65 and older, 23.7% have lost all their teeth (Oklahoma 16.4%). 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 Hulbert’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
25% of Hulbert adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Out of every 100 Hulbert adults…
Hulbert runs above OK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hulbert adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Care in and near Hulbert
1 community health center in Hulbert, 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 Hulbert; ≈ 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 Hulbert adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hulbert runs above Oklahoma.
1 in 3 Hulbert 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.
Hulbert 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 Hulbert adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hulbert
Why doesn’t Hulbert have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hulbert.
What hospital is closest to Hulbert?
Northeastern Health System in Tahlequah, 9.5 miles in a straight line from Hulbert’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Hulbert?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hulbert Health Center in Hulbert, 0.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hulbert.
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.