Where Mutual residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mutual, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 73853. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mutual
Cancer runs high in Mutual
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.1%), vs 7.8% across Oklahoma. Conditions ↓
Fewer Mutual 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 Mutual’s likely range; Mutual’s figures come from ZIP code 73853, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.2% of Mutual adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Out of every 100 Mutual adults…
Mutual runs below OK on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Mutual
No hospital or community health center in Mutual 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 Mutual; ≈ 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 Mutual adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
How Mutual adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Mutual 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.
Mutual and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mutual adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Mutual
Why doesn’t Mutual have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mutual.
What hospital is closest to Mutual?
Seiling Municipal Hospital in Seiling, 14.6 miles in a straight line from Mutual’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mutual.
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.