On CDC estimates, Moodys is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns
Moodys differs from Oklahoma on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Moodys. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Moodys
Moodys is in the bottom 8% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Moodys is healthier than only 8% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on five of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Stroke, heart disease and diabetes run high in Moodys
1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. Diabetes is also above the state: 15.9%, vs 12.8% across Oklahoma. In all, Moodys runs above Oklahoma on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 32% of residents are 65 or older (Oklahoma 16%), and stroke, heart disease and diabetes are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Moodys
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.6%), vs 16.3% across Oklahoma. COPD, which smoking drives, is high too: 9.7%, vs 8% across Oklahoma. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Moodys, and more people treating it
43.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Oklahoma 38.5%), but 78.9% 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 Moodys’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Moodys’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Moodys is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 21% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 5%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Moodys’ median household income is $49,355; among the 5,545 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 20%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Moodys adults…
Moodys runs above OK on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Moodys is an older town: 32% of residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across Oklahoma. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Moodys as about how healthy they are.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Moodys adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Care in and near Moodys
No hospital or community health center in Moodys 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 Moodys; ≈ 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).
How Moodys adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Moodys 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.
18.1% of Moodys adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Moodys and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moodys | D | 44.1% | 15.9% | 20.6% | CDC place |
| Steely Hollow | — | — | — | — | |
| Johnson Prairie | — | — | — | — | |
| Lowrey | — | — | — | — |
Steely Hollow, Johnson Prairie and Lowrey: 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 Moodys adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Moodys
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Moodys is better than Oklahoma on 1 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Oklahoma figure falls inside Moodys’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Moodys | OK | U.S. | vs OK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.1%21.5–29 | 21.2% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%14.7–19.3 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.8%16.6–21.3 | 18% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.1%37.3–52 | 38.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.9%13.9–18.4 | 12.8% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.9%40–48.4 | 38.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.4%35.4–43.9 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.5%28.3–35.1 | 27.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.6%11.2–14.2 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.6%7.7–9.5 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.1%8.1–10.3 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.7%8.2–11.2 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.7%4.1–5.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.1%14.7–21.7 | 16.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.6%17.2–24.5 | 16.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.5%27.6–38.4 | 31.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.3%11–16.1 | 14% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.3%34.6–47.9 | 36.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.4%8.3–12.8 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.6%76.4–82.8 | 77.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.1%49.2–56.9 | 57.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.5%82.2–86.6 | 84.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.9%76.4–81.2 | 76.3% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.6%54.2–64.9 | 59.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68.2%59.2–76.5 | 70.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.4%21.1–28.3 | 25.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33%28.1–38.5 | 33.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.3%22.3–30.4 | 25.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.1%18.2–26.2 | 18.5% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.8%13.1–18.5 | 14.1% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.1%10.2–14.1 | 10.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12%10.1–13.8 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.1%14.6–21.8 | 15.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43.1%38.2–48.7 | 38.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.2%17.5–23.2 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.7%16.2–21.4 | 17.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.6%10.3–13.1 | 9.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.5%6.6–8.5 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.9%9.5–12.6 | 9.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.3–5.7 | 4.3% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Oklahoma figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Moodys
Is Moodys a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Moodys is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 20%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Moodys?
CDC estimates 44.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.3% and 52%, against 38.9% across Oklahoma and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Moodys?
Cherokee Nation W W Hastings Indian Hospital in Tahlequah, 8.4 miles in a straight line from Moodys’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Moodys have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.3–12.8%), against 11.3% across Oklahoma.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Moodys more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Moodys.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.