Where Okay residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Okay, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Okay. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Okay
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Okay
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.2%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (4.9%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. Heart disease is also above the state: 9%, vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. In all, Okay runs above Oklahoma on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Okay, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 9.9% of working-age adults are uninsured (Oklahoma 11.3%), yet 25.6% say their health is fair or poor, vs 21.2% across the state. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Okay
22.3% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 18.5% across Oklahoma. Utility shut-off threats (12.7% vs 10.3%) and no reliable transportation (11.7% vs 9.6%) are higher too. 20.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.1% 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 Okay’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Okay adults…
Okay runs above OK on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Okay 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.
20.8% of Okay adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Care in and near Okay
No hospital or community health center in Okay 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 Okay; ≈ 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Okay adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Okay 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.
Okay 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 Okay adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Okay
Why doesn’t Okay have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Okay.
What hospital is closest to Okay?
Wagoner Community Hospital in Wagoner, 8.1 miles in a straight line from Okay’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 Okay?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Neohealth Muskogee Medical Clinic in Muskogee, 8.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Okay.
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.