Where Notchietown residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Notchietown, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Notchietown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Notchietown
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Notchietown
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.7%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.8%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.9%, vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. In all, Notchietown runs above Oklahoma on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Notchietown
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (23.8%), vs 16.3% across Oklahoma. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Notchietown
50.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.1% across Oklahoma. Among those 65 and older, 23.6% have lost all their teeth (Oklahoma 16.4%). 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 Notchietown’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Notchietown adults…
Notchietown runs above OK on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Oklahoma
Share of adults, with the Oklahoma figure marked.
0.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Notchietown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Care in and near Notchietown
No hospital or community health center in Notchietown 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 Notchietown; ≈ 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).
How Notchietown adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Notchietown 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.
21.7% of Notchietown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Notchietown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gore | — | — | — | — | |
| Redbird Smith | — | — | — | — |
Gore: not graded. Redbird Smith: 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 Notchietown adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Notchietown
Why doesn’t Notchietown have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Notchietown.
What hospital is closest to Notchietown?
Sequoyah County-City of Sallisaw Hospital Authorit in Sallisaw, 18.6 miles in a straight line from Notchietown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Notchietown.
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.