On CDC estimates, Latta is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns
Latta beats Oklahoma on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Latta. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Latta
What’s behind Latta’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Latta is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 70% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 30%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Latta’s median household income is $76,406; among the 10,816 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$96K), it’s healthier than 58%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Latta adults…
Latta runs below OK on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Latta
No hospital or community health center in Latta 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 Latta; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Latta adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
How Latta adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Latta 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.
11.3% of Latta adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Latta and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latta | B− | 38.7% | 10.8% | 15% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Latta adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Latta
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Latta is better than Oklahoma on 6 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Oklahoma figure falls inside Latta’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Latta | OK | U.S. | vs OK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.7%15–20.8 | 21.2% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.3–15 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.7%15.5–20.2 | 18% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.7%31.4–46.3 | 38.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.8%9.3–12.6 | 12.8% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 37.1%33–41.3 | 38.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.1%32.1–40.3 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26%22.9–29.3 | 27.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.2%10.8–13.7 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.9%7–8.7 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2%5.5–7.1 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.5%5.4–7.7 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.7 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11%8.8–13.6 | 16.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15%12.3–18.2 | 16.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.5%21.9–31.5 | 31.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.2%12.5–18.2 | 14% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.1%30–42.6 | 36.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.7%6.9–11.1 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.4%74.8–81.6 | 77.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.4%54.8–62.1 | 57.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.7%83.6–87.6 | 84.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.6%70.6–76.4 | 76.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.2%56.9–67.3 | 59.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70%61.4–77.5 | 70.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.2%21.6–29.1 | 25.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.6%28.2–38.9 | 33.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25%21–29 | 25.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.4%12.4–18.6 | 18.5% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.6%10.3–15 | 14.1% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9%7.6–10.7 | 10.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.8%7.4–10.3 | 9.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.3%8.9–14 | 15.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.3%29.5–39.2 | 38.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.5%12.2–17 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.8%13.6–18.2 | 17.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.3%7.3–9.4 | 9.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5%4.3–5.7 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.3%7.2–9.6 | 9.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%2.9–3.8 | 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 Latta
Is Latta a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Latta is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 58%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Latta?
CDC estimates 38.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.4% and 46.3%, against 38.9% across Oklahoma and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Latta?
Chickasaw Nation Medical Center in Ada, 2.5 miles in a straight line from Latta’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Latta have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.9–11.1%), 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 Latta 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 Latta.
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.