Where Lane residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lane, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lane. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lane
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Lane
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.5%), vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. Stroke is also above the state: 5.8%, vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. In all, Lane runs above Oklahoma on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 35% of residents are 65 or older (Oklahoma 16%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Lane
51.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.1% across Oklahoma. Among those 65 and older, 26% have lost all their teeth (Oklahoma 16.4%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Lane
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.9%), vs 16.3% across Oklahoma. Habits ↓
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 Lane’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lane adults…
Lane runs above OK on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Lane is an older town: 35% of residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across Oklahoma. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Lane as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lane adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Everyday habits, side by side with Oklahoma
Share of adults, with the Oklahoma figure marked.
Care in and near Lane
No hospital or community health center in Lane 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 Lane; ≈ 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 Lane adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Lane 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.
20.5% of Lane adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Lane 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 Lane adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lane
Why doesn’t Lane have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lane.
What hospital is closest to Lane?
Atoka County Medical Center in Atoka, 11.1 miles in a straight line from Lane’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 Lane?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Fhcso-Atoka in Atoka, 9.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lane.
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.