Where Lost City residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lost City, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lost City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lost City
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Lost City
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.3%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.6%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. Diabetes is also above the state: 18.5%, vs 12.8% across Oklahoma. In all, Lost City runs above Oklahoma on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Lost City
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26.6%), vs 18.5% across Oklahoma. No reliable transportation (14.1% vs 9.6%) and utility shut-off threats (14.8% vs 10.3%) are higher too. 23.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Lost City
49.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.1% across Oklahoma. Among those 65 and older, 26.7% 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 Lost City’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lost City adults…
Lost City 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.
23.8% of Lost City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lost City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Care in and near Lost City
No hospital or community health center in Lost City 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 Lost City; ≈ 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 Lost City adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Lost City 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.
Lost City and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gideon | — | — | — | — |
Gideon: 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 Lost City adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lost City
Why doesn’t Lost City have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lost City.
What hospital is closest to Lost City?
Northeastern Health System in Tahlequah, 10.2 miles in a straight line from Lost City’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 Lost City?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Neohealth Mobile Medical Van in Hulbert, 4.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lost City.
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.