Where Iron Post residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Iron Post, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Iron Post. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Iron Post
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Iron Post
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (11.8%), vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.4%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. Stroke is also above the state: 5.7%, vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. In all, Iron Post runs above Oklahoma on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Iron Post
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (25.4%), vs 16.3% across Oklahoma. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Iron Post, and more people treating it
52.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Oklahoma 38.5%), but 81% 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 Iron Post’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Iron Post adults…
Iron Post runs above OK on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Iron Post adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Care in and near Iron Post
No hospital or community health center in Iron Post 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 Iron Post; ≈ 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).
How Iron Post adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
3 in 10 Iron Post 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.
18.6% of Iron Post adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Iron Post and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snake Creek | — | — | — | — |
Snake Creek: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Iron Post adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Iron Post
Why doesn’t Iron Post have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Iron Post.
What hospital is closest to Iron Post?
Hillcrest Hospital Pryor in Pryor, 14.1 miles in a straight line from Iron Post’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Iron Post?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Neohealth Salina in Salina, 9.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Iron Post.
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.