More adults with frequent mental distress in Langston than in almost every U.S. town
Langston differs from Oklahoma on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Langston. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Langston
Loneliness runs high in Langston
47.3% of adults feel lonely, vs 33.1% across Oklahoma. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 24.6%, vs 18% across Oklahoma. Mind & connection ↓
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Langston
Langston runs below Oklahoma on eight chronic conditions, most of all cancer (2% vs 7.8%), heart disease (2.3% vs 7.3%) and arthritis (10.8% vs 27.8%). A young population is part of it: only 8% of residents are 65 or older (Oklahoma 16%). Conditions ↓
Few Langston adults smoke
9.6% of adults smoke cigarettes, 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 Langston’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Langston’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Langston is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than almost every U.S. town); mental distress pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
How Langston adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Langston runs above Oklahoma.
5 in 10 Langston 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.
Out of every 100 Langston adults…
Langston runs below OK on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Langston residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across Oklahoma. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Oklahoma
Share of adults, with the Oklahoma figure marked.
Care in and near Langston
1 community health center in Langston, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Langston; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Langston adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.3% of Langston adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Langston and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Langston adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Langston
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Langston is better than Oklahoma on 10 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Oklahoma figure falls inside Langston’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Langston | OK | U.S. | vs OK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.5%12.6–24.8 | 21.2% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.4%7.3–11.9 | 14.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 24.6%19.1–29.2 | 18% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38%30.9–45.7 | 38.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 5.5%4.7–6.4 | 12.8% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 25%21.3–29 | 38.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 19.9%17.1–22.8 | 37.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 10.8%9.4–12.5 | 27.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 14.3%12.2–16.6 | 11.5% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 2%1.8–2.2 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.3%2–2.6 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.3%2.6–4.1 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 1.6%1.4–1.9 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.2%14.9–21.7 | 16.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.6%6.7–13 | 16.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 26.7%19.2–35.4 | 31.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.7%11.2–16.8 | 14% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.4%36–48.8 | 36.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.3%5.8–15.3 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.3%72.9–81.4 | 77.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.7%51.8–59.5 | 57.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 73.6%66.4–79.5 | 84.3% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 49.4%46.5–52.7 | 76.3% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.8%59.7–69.5 | 59.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.9%65–79.7 | 70.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.6%20.5–29.2 | 25.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 47.3%40.1–55 | 33.1% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 33.4%26.5–41 | 25.2% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 29.3%18.1–41.8 | 18.5% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 21.3%14–29.3 | 14.1% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14.8%10.3–19.1 | 10.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 18%12.4–24.8 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22.3%12.7–33.9 | 15.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37%28.6–46.4 | 38.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.3%6.7–10.7 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 23%16.3–30.4 | 17.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 3.2%2.7–3.7 | 9.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%4.2–8 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.5%7.9–16.3 | 9.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.6%2.1–3.4 | 4.3% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Oklahoma figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Langston
Is Langston a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Langston is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Langston?
CDC estimates 38% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.9% and 45.7%, against 38.9% across Oklahoma and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Langston?
Mercy Hospital Logan County in Guthrie, 10.8 miles in a straight line from Langston’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Langston have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.8–15.3%), against 11.3% across Oklahoma.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Langston more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Langston.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.