Photo: Jphill19 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Medicine Park residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Medicine Park, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Medicine Park. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Medicine Park
Cancer and arthritis run high in Medicine Park
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.6%), vs 7.8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (35.5%), vs 27.8% across Oklahoma. In all, Medicine Park runs above Oklahoma on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Medicine Park keeps up with checkups
It beats Oklahoma on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.2% vs 77.9%) and dentist visits (70.4% vs 57.1%). Checkups ↓
Medicine Park adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (27.1% vs 33.1%), frequent mental distress (14.1% vs 18%) and lack of emotional support (20.9% vs 25.2%) all run below Oklahoma. Mind & connection ↓
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 Medicine Park’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Medicine Park adults…
Medicine Park runs below OK on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Medicine Park adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
How Medicine Park adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Medicine Park does better than Oklahoma.
1 in 4 Medicine Park 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.
Care in and near Medicine Park
1 community health center in Medicine Park, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Medicine Park; ≈ 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.
3.5 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.2% of Medicine Park adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Medicine Park 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 Medicine Park adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Medicine Park
Why doesn’t Medicine Park have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Medicine Park.
What hospital is closest to Medicine Park?
Memorial Health in Lawton, 9.0 miles in a straight line from Medicine Park’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 Medicine Park?
14 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is LCHC Medicine Park in Lawton, 0.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Medicine Park.
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.