Moore Public School Building · Photo: P. Melendez · CC BY 4.0Within Oklahoma, Moore is healthier than 85% of graded towns
Moore differs from Oklahoma on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Moore. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Moore
Moore looks healthier next to Oklahoma than next to the country
It’s healthier than 85% of the 131 Oklahoma towns we grade, but 52% of towns nationwide. Much of Oklahoma scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Heart disease and stroke are less common in Moore
Moore runs below Oklahoma on four chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (5.5% vs 7.3%), stroke (2.9% vs 3.7%) and COPD (6.5% vs 8%). Conditions ↓
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 Moore’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Moore’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Moore is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns, #20 of 131 in Oklahoma. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 74% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 28%).
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). Moore’s median household income is $80,420; among the 10,730 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($60K–$101K), it’s healthier than 52%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Moore adults…
Moore runs below OK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Moore
No hospital or community health center in Moore 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 Moore; ≈ 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.
17 miles of trails across 15 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Moore adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
How Moore adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Moore 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.
12.5% of Moore adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Moore and the towns around it
Moore’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moore | B− | 37.9% | 10.5% | 14.7% | CDC place |
| Norman | B | 35.8% | 9.8% | 12.8% | CDC place |
| Oklahoma City | C+ | 38.3% | 12.6% | 14.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Moore adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Moore
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Moore is better than Oklahoma on 13 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Oklahoma figure falls inside Moore’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Moore | OK | U.S. | vs OK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.3%16.3–20.3 | 21.2% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11.3–14.2 | 14.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.3%16.4–20.3 | 18% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.9%33.2–42.6 | 38.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.5%9.2–11.9 | 12.8% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 33.6%30.5–36.8 | 38.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.4%33.1–39.6 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.1%21.8–26.5 | 27.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.2–12.8 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7%6.3–7.6 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%5–6 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.5%5.8–7.2 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.7–3.1 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.2%10–14.8 | 16.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.7%12.8–16.5 | 16.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27%23.7–30.4 | 31.1% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 14.1%11.8–16.6 | 14% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.8%31.1–40.8 | 36.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10%8.7–11.3 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.6%73.3–79.6 | 77.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.2%57.7–64.5 | 57.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.2%82.3–86 | 84.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73%70.1–75.6 | 76.3% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.4%56.7–65.9 | 59.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.1%64.6–78.7 | 70.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.5%23.4–29.7 | 25.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.5%29.2–38.1 | 33.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.3%21.1–27.8 | 25.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.3%14.3–18.5 | 18.5% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13%11.3–14.8 | 14.1% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.5%8.3–10.7 | 10.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.5%7.6–9.5 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.5%10.8–14.3 | 15.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.2%31.7–38.6 | 38.9% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.5%12–15 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.6%14.9–18.3 | 17.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.7–8.3 | 9.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.5–5.3 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.4%7.6–9.3 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3.2–3.7 | 4.3% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Moore
Is Moore a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Moore is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #20 of 131 in Oklahoma. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 52%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Moore?
CDC estimates 37.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.2% and 42.6%, against 38.9% across Oklahoma and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Moore?
Community Hospital in Oklahoma City, 6.4 miles in a straight line from Moore’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Moore have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.7–11.3%), 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 Moore more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Moore.
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.