Where Nicut residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Nicut, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Nicut. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Nicut
Smoking is more common in Nicut
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (27%), vs 16.3% across Oklahoma. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Nicut
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (30%), vs 18.5% across Oklahoma. No reliable transportation (15.6% vs 9.6%) and utility shut-off threats (16.6% vs 10.3%) are higher too. 26.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Diabetes, COPD and stroke run high in Nicut
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (18.6%), vs 12.8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.6%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. Stroke is also above the state: 5.3%, vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. In all, Nicut runs above Oklahoma on eight of 11 chronic conditions. 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 Nicut’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Oklahoma
Share of adults, with the Oklahoma figure marked.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
26.4% of Nicut adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Out of every 100 Nicut adults…
Nicut runs above OK on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Nicut
No hospital or community health center in Nicut 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 Nicut; ≈ 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 Nicut adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
How Nicut adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Nicut runs above Oklahoma.
1 in 3 Nicut 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.
Nicut and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfonte | — | — | — | — |
Belfonte: 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 Nicut adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Nicut
Why doesn’t Nicut have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Nicut.
What hospital is closest to Nicut?
Memorial Hospital in Stilwell, 14.9 miles in a straight line from Nicut’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 Nicut.
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.