Where May residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for May, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 73851. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in May
Cancer, COPD and stroke run high in May
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.9%), vs 7.8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.6%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. Stroke is also above the state: 5.1%, vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. In all, May runs above Oklahoma on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in May, and more people treating it
46.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Oklahoma 38.5%), but 83% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
May is short on primary care and mental health care
May’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
May keeps up with checkups
It beats Oklahoma on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.9% vs 77.9%) and dentist visits (61.1% vs 57.1%). 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 May’s likely range; May’s figures come from ZIP code 73851, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 May adults…
May runs above OK on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of May adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Care in and near May
No hospital or community health center in May 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 May; ≈ 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 May adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, May does better than Oklahoma.
1 in 3 May 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.1% of May adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
May 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 May adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in May
Why doesn’t May have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for May.
What hospital is closest to May?
Integris Health Woodward Hospital in Woodward, 22.9 miles in a straight line from May’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 May.
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.