Where Liberty residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Liberty, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Liberty. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Liberty
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Liberty
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.1%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.5%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. Diabetes is also above the state: 18.1%, vs 12.8% across Oklahoma. In all, Liberty runs above Oklahoma on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Liberty
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (24.8%), vs 16.3% across Oklahoma. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Liberty
50.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.1% across Oklahoma. Among those 65 and older, 22.3% have lost all their teeth (Oklahoma 16.4%). 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 Liberty’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Liberty adults…
Liberty runs above OK on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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 Liberty adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Care in and near Liberty
No hospital or community health center in Liberty 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 Liberty; ≈ 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 Liberty adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Liberty 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.
23.5% of Liberty adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Liberty and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remy | — | — | — | — |
Remy: 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 Liberty adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Liberty
Why doesn’t Liberty have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Liberty.
What hospital is closest to Liberty?
Baptist Health - Fort Smith in Fort Smith, 9.2 miles in a straight line from Liberty’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Liberty?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northside Clinic at 6th Street in Fort Smith, 9.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Liberty.
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.