Meloy House · Photo: Melodibit · CC BY-SA 3.0Within Oklahoma, Mustang is healthier than 87% of graded towns
Mustang beats Oklahoma on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mustang. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mustang
Mustang looks healthier next to Oklahoma than next to the country
It’s healthier than 87% of the 131 Oklahoma towns we grade, but 57% of towns nationwide. Much of Oklahoma scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Mustang adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Oklahoma. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD and heart disease are less common in Mustang
Mustang runs below Oklahoma on four chronic conditions, most of all COPD (6.5% vs 8%), heart disease (6.1% vs 7.3%) and diabetes (10.7% vs 12.8%). 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 Mustang’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Mustang’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mustang is healthier than 57% of U.S. towns, #18 of 131 in Oklahoma. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 71% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 31%).
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). Mustang’s median household income is $87,844; among the 10,169 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($66K–$110K), it’s healthier than 50%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.2% of Mustang adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Out of every 100 Mustang adults…
Mustang runs below OK on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Mustang
No hospital or community health center in Mustang 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 Mustang; ≈ 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.
1.1 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Mustang adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
How Mustang adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Mustang 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.
Mustang and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang | B | 38.6% | 10.7% | 13.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mustang adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Mustang
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Mustang is better than Oklahoma on 15 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Oklahoma figure falls inside Mustang’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Mustang | OK | U.S. | vs OK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17%14.9–19.3 | 21.2% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.9%11.4–14.4 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.5–19.4 | 18% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.6%33.4–43.8 | 38.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.7%9.3–12.2 | 12.8% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 37.2%33.6–40.6 | 38.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.2%34.4–41.8 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.2%25.3–31 | 27.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11%9.7–12.4 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.4%7.6–9.2 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.5–6.8 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.5%5.7–7.3 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.6%11.1–16.3 | 16.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.7%11.8–15.6 | 16.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 26.9%23.2–30.4 | 31.1% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.2%13.5–19.1 | 14% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.7%30.9–40.4 | 36.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.7%7.4–10.1 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.9%75.7–81.9 | 77.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.4%62.1–68.6 | 57.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.3%84.6–88 | 84.3% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.4%72.4–78.1 | 76.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.8%58.2–66.9 | 59.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68.6%60.7–75.2 | 70.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.3%22.1–28.7 | 25.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.9%27.4–36.5 | 33.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.6%19.4–26 | 25.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.6%10.6–14.7 | 18.5% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.4%8.8–12 | 14.1% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.2%6.2–8.3 | 10.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.9%6–7.8 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.2%7.6–10.8 | 15.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.9%30.1–37.5 | 38.9% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.2%12.4–16 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.9%13.2–16.7 | 17.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.2%7.3–9.1 | 9.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%4–4.8 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.7%6.8–8.5 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.9–3.6 | 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 Mustang
Is Mustang a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mustang is healthier than 57% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #18 of 131 in Oklahoma. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 50%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Mustang?
CDC estimates 38.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.4% and 43.8%, against 38.9% across Oklahoma and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Mustang?
Integris Canadian Valley Hospital in Yukon, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Mustang’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Mustang have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.4–10.1%), 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 Mustang 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 Mustang.
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.