Where Murphy residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Murphy, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Murphy. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Murphy
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Murphy
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. In all, Murphy runs above Oklahoma on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Murphy
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (23.1%), vs 18.5% across Oklahoma. Utility shut-off threats (13% vs 10.3%) and no reliable transportation (12.1% vs 9.6%) are higher too. 20.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Murphy
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (22.5%), vs 16.3% across Oklahoma. Habits ↓
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 Murphy’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Murphy adults…
Murphy runs above OK on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.2% of Murphy adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
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.
Care in and near Murphy
No hospital or community health center in Murphy 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 Murphy; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Murphy adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
How Murphy adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Murphy 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.
Murphy and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Crest | — | — | — | — | |
| Ballou | — | — | — | — |
Cedar Crest and Ballou: 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 Murphy adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Murphy
Why doesn’t Murphy have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Murphy.
What hospital is closest to Murphy?
Hillcrest Hospital Pryor in Pryor, 12.5 miles in a straight line from Murphy’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Murphy.
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.