Where Johnson Prairie residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Johnson Prairie, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Johnson Prairie. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Johnson Prairie
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Johnson Prairie
1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.4%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (18.4%), vs 12.8% across Oklahoma. COPD is also above the state: 11.4%, vs 8% across Oklahoma. In all, Johnson Prairie runs above Oklahoma on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Johnson Prairie
51.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.1% across Oklahoma. Among those 65 and older, 30.7% have lost all their teeth (Oklahoma 16.4%). Checkups ↓
In Johnson Prairie, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 10.1% of working-age adults are uninsured (Oklahoma 11.3%), yet 26.7% say their health is fair or poor, vs 21.2% across the state. 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 Johnson Prairie’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Johnson Prairie adults…
Johnson Prairie runs above OK on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Johnson Prairie adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Care in and near Johnson Prairie
No hospital or community health center in Johnson Prairie 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 Johnson Prairie; ≈ 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 Johnson Prairie adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Johnson Prairie 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.
17.9% of Johnson Prairie adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Johnson Prairie 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Johnson Prairie adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Johnson Prairie
Why doesn’t Johnson Prairie have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Johnson Prairie.
What hospital is closest to Johnson Prairie?
Cherokee Nation W W Hastings Indian Hospital in Tahlequah, 11.6 miles in a straight line from Johnson Prairie’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Johnson Prairie.
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.