Where Lake Aluma residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lake Aluma, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lake Aluma. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Aluma
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Lake Aluma
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.8%), vs 7.8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.2%), vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. Arthritis is also above the state: 40.1%, vs 27.8% across Oklahoma. In all, Lake Aluma runs above Oklahoma on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Lake Aluma, and more people treating it
48.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Oklahoma 38.5%), but 85.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Lake Aluma keeps up with checkups
It beats Oklahoma on five of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84.9% vs 77.9%) and dentist visits (65.5% vs 57.1%). 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 Lake Aluma’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lake Aluma adults…
Lake Aluma runs below OK on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lake Aluma adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Care in and near Lake Aluma
No hospital or community health center in Lake Aluma 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 Lake Aluma; ≈ 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 Lake Aluma adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Lake Aluma does better than Oklahoma.
1 in 4 Lake Aluma 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.
7.4% of Lake Aluma adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Lake Aluma 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 Lake Aluma adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lake Aluma
Why doesn’t Lake Aluma have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lake Aluma.
What hospital is closest to Lake Aluma?
Onecore Health in Oklahoma City, 3.7 miles in a straight line from Lake Aluma’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lake Aluma?
17 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Perry A. Klaassen Family Medical Center in Oklahoma City, 4.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lake Aluma.
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.