Where Long residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Long, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Long. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Long
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Long
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.5%), vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. 1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.1%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. COPD is also above the state: 13%, vs 8% across Oklahoma. In all, Long runs above Oklahoma on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Long
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24%), vs 18.5% across Oklahoma. No reliable transportation (12.2% vs 9.6%) and utility shut-off threats (12.4% vs 10.3%) are higher too. 22.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Long adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (39.1%), vs 31.1% 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 Long’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Long adults…
Long 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.
22.4% of Long adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
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.
Care in and near Long
No hospital or community health center in Long 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 Long; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Long adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
How Long adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Long 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.
Long and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Long adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Long
Why doesn’t Long have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Long.
What hospital is closest to Long?
Baptist Health - Fort Smith in Fort Smith, 10.8 miles in a straight line from Long’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 Long?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northside Clinic at 6th Street in Fort Smith, 9.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Long.
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.