Where Knowles residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Knowles, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 73844. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Knowles
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Knowles
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.4%), vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11%), vs 7.8% across Oklahoma. COPD is also above the state: 10.9%, vs 8% across Oklahoma. In all, Knowles runs above Oklahoma on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Knowles, and more people treating it
46.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Oklahoma 38.5%), but 81.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 20 miles from Knowles
The closest emergency room is Beaver County Memorial Hospital in Beaver, 20.2 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
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 Knowles’ likely range; Knowles’ figures come from ZIP code 73844, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Knowles adults…
Knowles runs above OK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Knowles adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Care in and near Knowles
No hospital or community health center in Knowles 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 Knowles; ≈ 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 Knowles adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Knowles 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.
13.9% of Knowles adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Knowles 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 Knowles adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Knowles
Why doesn’t Knowles have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Knowles.
What hospital is closest to Knowles?
Beaver County Memorial Hospital in Beaver, 20.2 miles in a straight line from Knowles’ 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 Knowles.
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.