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Health in Moffett · CDC PLACES 2025

Where Moffett residents get care

CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Moffett, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.

Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 74954, 74946, 74948. How CDC estimates town health

What stands out · In brief

What stands out about health in Moffett

COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Moffett

1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.3%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (4.9%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. Diabetes is also above the state: 15.7%, vs 12.8% across Oklahoma. In all, Moffett runs above Oklahoma on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓

Making ends meet is harder in Moffett

1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.9%), vs 18.5% across Oklahoma. No reliable transportation (13% vs 9.6%) and utility shut-off threats (13.7% vs 10.3%) are higher too. 23% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓

Dental care lags in Moffett

49.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.1% across Oklahoma. Among those 65 and older, 23.4% have lost all their teeth (Oklahoma 16.4%). 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 Moffett’s likely range; Moffett’s figures come from ZIP codes 74954, 74946, 74948, which may reach past town lines.

★ What stands out · Chronic conditions

Out of every 100 Moffett adults…

Moffett runs above OK on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.

11 of every 100 Moffett adults have COPD
Oklahoma: 8 in 100 · worse · likely 10.1–12.5%
Better than OKWorseAbout the sameOklahoma
Everyday needs

Making ends meet

Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.

1 in 4
Moffett adults worry about having enough food
24.9% · OK 18.5%
Worse than OK
1 in 6
Moffett adults worry about keeping their housing
17.5% · OK 14.1%
Worse than OK
1 in 7
Moffett adults were threatened with a utility shut-off
13.7% · OK 10.3%
Worse than OK
1 in 8
Moffett adults lack reliable transportation
13% · OK 9.6%
Worse than OK

23% of Moffett adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.

Checkups & screenings

Keeping up with care

Share of Moffett adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.

79%Yearly checkupOK 78%
50%Dentist visitOK 57%
83%Cholesterol checkOK 84%
57%Colon screeningOK 60%
63%MammogramOK 70%
77%Taking BP medsOK 76%
1 in 8
working-age adults has no health insurance
Moffett 12% · Oklahoma 1 in 9 (11.3%)
Getting care

Care in and near Moffett

No hospital or community health center in Moffett itself. These are the nearest.

HNearest ERBaptist Health - Fort SmithFort Smith · 2.8 miDirections →
★Best rated nearbyMercy Hospital Fort Smith★★★★★ · 6.8 miDirections →
+Low-cost careRiver Valley Primary Care ServicesFort Smith · 3.2 mi · sliding-scale feesDirections →
2.8 mi
Baptist Health - Fort Smith
Fort Smith · ★★★★★
ER
3.2 mi
River Valley Primary Care Services
7 sites · nearest in Fort Smith
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
6.8 mi
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
Fort Smith · ★★★★★
ER
6.9 mi
Baptist Health - Van Buren
Van Buren · not rated
ER
19.4 mi
Sequoyah County-City of Sallisaw Hospital Authorit
Sallisaw · ★★★★★
ER
19.8 mi
HWC - Sallisaw
Sallisaw · community health center
Sliding-scale fees
✓ Primary careNo HRSA shortage area covers Moffett itself
✓ Dental careNo HRSA shortage area covers Moffett itself
✓ Mental healthNo HRSA shortage area covers Moffett itself

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 Moffett; ≈ 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).

Habits

Everyday habits, side by side with Oklahoma

Share of adults, with the Oklahoma figure marked.

Get no exercise 37.1%OK 31.1%
Sleep under 7 hours 37.7%OK 36.8%
Binge drink 13.4%OK 14%
Smoke cigarettes 23.2%OK 16.3%
0%10%20%30%40%
Moffett, betterMoffett, worseAbout the sameOklahoma
Where Moffett gets moving

Walk with neighbors

The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.

Mind & connection

How Moffett adults are doing

On 1 of 4 measures, Moffett runs above Oklahoma.

1 in 3Moffett adults feel lonely
34.4% · OK 33.1% · About the same as OK
1 in 4Moffett adults lack social or emotional support
27.4% · OK 25.2% · About the same as OK
3 in 10Moffett adults have been diagnosed with depression
27.7% · OK 25.5% · About the same as OK
1 in 5Moffett adults are in frequent mental distress
21.1% · OK 18% · Worse than OK
The one neighbors can help with

1 in 3 Moffett adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.

Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.

Find a group →

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.

Around town

Moffett and the towns around it

How health changes across the town line.

Health next door

TownHealthObesityDiabetesSmokingFigures from
RolandD−47.2%14.6%23%CDC place

Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.

Disability

Living with a disability

Shown without a better/worse judgment.

46.5%

of Moffett adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.

Walking or climbing stairs22.3%
Thinking or memory21.5%
Hearing11.1%
Errands alone13%
Vision8.3%
Dressing or bathing6%
Oklahoma

Questions about health in Moffett

Why doesn’t Moffett have a Health Grade?

Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Moffett.

What hospital is closest to Moffett?

Baptist Health - Fort Smith in Fort Smith, 2.8 miles in a straight line from Moffett’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 Moffett?

3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northside Clinic at 6th Street in Fort Smith, 3.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.

Neighbors talk health

Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Moffett.

Town Square →
Ask your neighbors

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.