Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Mooreland is healthier than 82%
Mooreland differs from Oklahoma on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mooreland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mooreland
Mooreland is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Mooreland is healthier than 49%. Against the 7,334 towns with similar household incomes ($41K–$68K), it’s healthier than 82%. Health Grade ↓
Cancer runs high in Mooreland
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.4%), vs 7.8% across Oklahoma. Conditions ↓
Fewer Mooreland adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Oklahoma. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Mooreland’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Mooreland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mooreland is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 65% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 26%).
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). Mooreland’s median household income is $54,728; among the 7,334 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$68K), it’s healthier than 82%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Mooreland adults…
Mooreland runs above OK on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Mooreland residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across Oklahoma. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11% of Mooreland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Care in and near Mooreland
No hospital or community health center in Mooreland 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 Mooreland; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mooreland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
How Mooreland adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Mooreland 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.
Mooreland and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mooreland | B− | 39.3% | 11.1% | 14.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mooreland adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Mooreland
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Mooreland is better than Oklahoma on 5 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Oklahoma figure falls inside Mooreland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Mooreland | OK | U.S. | vs OK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.6%15.4–22.3 | 21.2% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%11.6–15.8 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%14.7–19.4 | 18% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.3%32–47.5 | 38.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.1%9.5–13 | 12.8% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.7%34.7–43 | 38.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.8%33.7–42.2 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.7%25.6–32.4 | 27.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.8–12.5 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.4%8.4–10.4 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.5–8.6 | 7.3% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.7%6.3–9.3 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.1–4.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.8%11.2–16.8 | 16.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.8%11.8–18.4 | 16.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28%23.1–33.7 | 31.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.4%11.8–17.4 | 14% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.1%27–40 | 36.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.8%7.5–12.5 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.1%74.5–81.5 | 77.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.6%61.8–69.1 | 57.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.9%83.4–88.1 | 84.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.4%74.5–80 | 76.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.6%58.5–68.6 | 59.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.8%61.2–77.8 | 70.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.7%21.3–28.6 | 25.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.4%26.2–37 | 33.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23%19.1–27.2 | 25.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.7%10.6–17.2 | 18.5% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.7%8.6–13.1 | 14.1% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.7%6.3–9.1 | 10.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.3%6–8.6 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11%8.3–14.3 | 15.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.2%31.4–41.6 | 38.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.8%13.1–18.7 | 17.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.7%13.3–18.6 | 17.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.8%8.6–11.1 | 9.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.2%4.4–6.1 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.7%7.3–10.4 | 9.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.1–4.5 | 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 Mooreland
Is Mooreland a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mooreland is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Mooreland?
CDC estimates 39.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 32% and 47.5%, against 38.9% across Oklahoma and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Mooreland?
Integris Health Woodward Hospital in Woodward, 10.9 miles in a straight line from Mooreland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Mooreland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.5–12.5%), 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 Mooreland more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mooreland.
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.