Where Lowrey residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lowrey, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lowrey. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lowrey
Smoking is more common in Lowrey
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.6%), vs 16.3% across Oklahoma. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Lowrey
1 in 8 adults lack reliable transportation (12.4%), vs 9.6% across Oklahoma. Utility shut-off threats (13% vs 10.3%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Heart disease and stroke run high in Lowrey
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. 1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.4%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. In all, Lowrey runs above Oklahoma on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Lowrey’s likely range.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.3% of Lowrey adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Out of every 100 Lowrey adults…
Lowrey runs above OK on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Lowrey
No hospital or community health center in Lowrey 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 Lowrey; ≈ 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 Lowrey adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
How Lowrey adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Lowrey 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.
Lowrey 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teresita | — | — | — | — | |
| Johnson Prairie | — | — | — | — | |
| Rocky Ford | — | — | — | — | |
| Moodys | D | 44.1% | 15.9% | 20.6% | CDC place |
Teresita, Johnson Prairie and 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 Lowrey adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Lowrey
Why doesn’t Lowrey have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lowrey.
What hospital is closest to Lowrey?
Cherokee Nation W W Hastings Indian Hospital in Tahlequah, 13.0 miles in a straight line from Lowrey’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lowrey.
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.