Where Leach residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Leach, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Leach. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Leach
Dental care lags in Leach
42% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.1% across Oklahoma. Among those 65 and older, 31.2% have lost all their teeth (Oklahoma 16.4%). Checkups ↓
Stroke, COPD and heart disease run high in Leach
1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.4%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. 1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.4%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. Heart disease is also above the state: 11.8%, vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. In all, Leach runs above Oklahoma on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Leach
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (30%), vs 18.5% across Oklahoma. No reliable transportation (15.5% vs 9.6%) and utility shut-off threats (15.8% vs 10.3%) are higher too. 26.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Leach’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Leach adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Out of every 100 Leach adults…
Leach runs above OK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
26.4% of Leach adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Care in and near Leach
No hospital or community health center in Leach 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 Leach; ≈ 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 Leach adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Leach 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.
Leach and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Ford | — | — | — | — |
Rocky Ford: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Leach adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Leach
Why doesn’t Leach have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Leach.
What hospital is closest to Leach?
Cherokee Nation W W Hastings Indian Hospital in Tahlequah, 19.8 miles in a straight line from Leach’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Leach?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Kansas Medical Clinic in Kansas, 7.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Leach.
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.