Where Norge residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Norge, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Norge. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Norge
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Norge
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.8%), vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.5%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. Stroke is also above the state: 5.3%, vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. In all, Norge runs above Oklahoma on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Norge, and more people treating it
49.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Oklahoma 38.5%), but 83.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Norge keeps up with checkups
It beats Oklahoma on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.4% vs 77.9%) and cholesterol checks (88.4% vs 84.3%). Checkups ↓
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 Norge’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Norge adults…
Norge runs above OK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Norge adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Care in and near Norge
No hospital or community health center in Norge 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 Norge; ≈ 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.
How Norge adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
3 in 10 Norge 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.3% of Norge adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Norge 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 Norge adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Norge
Why doesn’t Norge have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Norge.
What hospital is closest to Norge?
Grady Memorial Hospital in Chickasha, 4.5 miles in a straight line from Norge’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Norge?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is South Central Medical Center-Chickasha in Chickasha, 4.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Norge.
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.