Where Oakland residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Oakland, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Oakland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oakland
Dental care lags in Oakland
43.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.1% across Oklahoma. Among those 65 and older, 25.9% have lost all their teeth (Oklahoma 16.4%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Oakland
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (31.6%), vs 18.5% across Oklahoma. Housing insecurity (22.8% vs 14.1%) and no reliable transportation (14.9% vs 9.6%) are higher too. 26.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 5 working-age adults in Oakland has no health insurance
22% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 11.3% across Oklahoma. 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 Oakland’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Oakland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
26.2% of Oakland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Out of every 100 Oakland adults…
Oakland runs below OK on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Oakland residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across Oklahoma. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Oakland
No hospital or community health center in Oakland 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 Oakland; ≈ 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 Oakland adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Oakland runs above Oklahoma.
4 in 10 Oakland 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.
Oakland and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madill | D− | 41.3% | 15.2% | 20.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Oakland adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Oakland
Why doesn’t Oakland have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Oakland.
What hospital is closest to Oakland?
Alliancehealth Madill in Madill, 1.5 miles in a straight line from Oakland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Oakland?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Fhcso - Kingston in Kingston, 8.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Oakland.
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.