Rosenwald Hall · Photo: kennethaw88 · CC BY 4.0Where Lima residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lima, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lima. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lima
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Lima
1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7.2%), about twice the Oklahoma rate. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (23%), vs 12.8% across Oklahoma. COPD is also above the state: 12.2%, vs 8% across Oklahoma. In all, Lima runs above Oklahoma on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Lima
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (31.4%), vs 18.5% across Oklahoma. Utility shut-off threats (18.3% vs 10.3%) and housing insecurity (22.5% vs 14.1%) are higher too. 29.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Lima
48.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.1% across Oklahoma. Among those 65 and older, 30.9% 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 Lima’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lima adults…
Lima runs above OK on 10 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.
29.5% of Lima adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lima adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Care in and near Lima
No hospital or community health center in Lima 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 Lima; ≈ 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 Lima adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lima runs above Oklahoma.
4 in 10 Lima 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.
Lima 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 Lima adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lima
Why doesn’t Lima have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lima.
What hospital is closest to Lima?
Holdenville General Hospital in Holdenville, 13.7 miles in a straight line from Lima’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lima?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is East Central Oklahoma Family Health Center in Wewoka, 6.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lima.
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.