Where Lyons Switch residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lyons Switch, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lyons Switch. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lyons Switch
Diabetes, stroke and COPD run high in Lyons Switch
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (19.1%), vs 12.8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.5%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. COPD is also above the state: 11.4%, vs 8% across Oklahoma. In all, Lyons Switch runs above Oklahoma on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Lyons Switch
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25.9%), vs 18.5% across Oklahoma. No reliable transportation (13.2% vs 9.6%) and utility shut-off threats (13.7% vs 10.3%) are higher too. 21.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Lyons Switch
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (24.3%), vs 16.3% 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 Lyons Switch’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lyons Switch adults…
Lyons Switch 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.
21.1% of Lyons Switch 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 Lyons Switch
No hospital or community health center in Lyons Switch 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 Lyons Switch; ≈ 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 Lyons Switch adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
How Lyons Switch adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Lyons Switch 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.
Lyons Switch and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain | — | — | — | — |
Rocky Mountain: 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 Lyons Switch adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lyons Switch
Why doesn’t Lyons Switch have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lyons Switch.
What hospital is closest to Lyons Switch?
Memorial Hospital in Stilwell, 3.0 miles in a straight line from Lyons Switch’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lyons Switch.
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.