Photo: TheDoctorWho · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Meridian residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Meridian, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 73058. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Meridian
COPD, arthritis and stroke run high in Meridian
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.5%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (34.8%), vs 27.8% across Oklahoma. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. In all, Meridian runs above Oklahoma on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Meridian, and more people treating it
46% of adults have high blood pressure (Oklahoma 38.5%), but 79.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. 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 Meridian’s likely range; Meridian’s figures come from ZIP code 73058, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Meridian adults…
Meridian runs above OK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Meridian adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Care in and near Meridian
No hospital or community health center in Meridian 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 Meridian; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
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 Meridian adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Meridian 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.
17% of Meridian adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Meridian 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 Meridian adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Meridian
Why doesn’t Meridian have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Meridian.
What hospital is closest to Meridian?
Mercy Hospital Logan County in Guthrie, 12.2 miles in a straight line from Meridian’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Meridian?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Mary Mahoney HLTH Ctr @ Langston in Coyle, 6.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Meridian.
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.