Where Johnson residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Johnson, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Johnson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Johnson
Cancer runs high in Johnson
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9%), vs 7.8% across Oklahoma. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Oklahoma 16%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Johnson adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and utility bills all run below Oklahoma. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Johnson adults…
Johnson runs below OK on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Johnson is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across Oklahoma. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Johnson as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.9% of Johnson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Care in and near Johnson
No hospital or community health center in Johnson 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; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Johnson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
How Johnson adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Johnson 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.
Johnson 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 Johnson adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Johnson
Why doesn’t Johnson 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.
What hospital is closest to Johnson?
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee in Shawnee, 9.6 miles in a straight line from Johnson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Johnson?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Shawnee Family Medical Center in Shawnee, 7.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Johnson.
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.