Photo: Urbanative · CC BY-SA 3.0Within Oklahoma State, Oklahoma City is healthier than 78% of graded towns
Oklahoma City differs from Oklahoma State on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Oklahoma City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City looks healthier next to Oklahoma State than next to the country
It’s healthier than 78% of the 131 Oklahoma State towns we grade, but 38% of towns nationwide. Much of Oklahoma State scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Health varies a lot right around Oklahoma City
Grades next door run from Edmond (A) to Del City (D). Oklahoma City is a C+. Around town ↓
Oklahoma City has 17 hospitals within its borders
17 hospitals and 2 community health centers are inside Oklahoma City. Oklahoma Heart Hospital South is rated 5 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 State figure falls outside Oklahoma City’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B.
What’s behind Oklahoma City’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Oklahoma City is healthier than 38% of U.S. towns, #29 of 131 in Oklahoma State. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 61% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 22%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Oklahoma City’s median household income is $68,656; among the 10,413 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($51K–$86K), it’s healthier than 47%, about where its income would put it.
Where Oklahoma City compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.6% (U.S. 7.9%).
At 719,849 residents, Oklahoma City is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Care in and near Oklahoma City
17 hospitals and 2 community health centers in Oklahoma City.
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 Oklahoma City; ≈ 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).
Oklahoma City and the towns around it
Oklahoma City’s Health Grade ranks 7th of 11 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | C+ | 38.3% | 12.6% | 14.9% | CDC place |
| Tuttle | B | 36.8% | 11.2% | 14.2% | CDC place |
| Midwest City | C | 39.2% | 13.4% | 15.8% | CDC place |
| Edmond | A | 32.5% | 9.8% | 10.2% | CDC place |
| Newcastle | B | 37.7% | 10.8% | 14.4% | CDC place |
| Yukon | B | 38% | 11.2% | 12.8% | CDC place |
| Del City | D | 41.4% | 14.9% | 18.7% | CDC place |
| Jones | C− | 38.7% | 13.7% | 17.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Oklahoma City adults…
Oklahoma City runs below OK on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Oklahoma State
Share of adults, with the Oklahoma State figure marked.
196 miles of trails across 153 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Oklahoma City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma State.
How Oklahoma City adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma State on each measure.
1 in 3 Oklahoma City 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.
17.5% of Oklahoma City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma State.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Oklahoma City adults live with a disability (Oklahoma State 38.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Oklahoma City
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Oklahoma City is better than Oklahoma State on 4 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Oklahoma State figure falls inside Oklahoma City’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Oklahoma City | OK | U.S. | vs OK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.1%19.5–22.8 | 21.2% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%12.4–14.7 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%16.4–19.3 | 18% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.3%35.1–41.5 | 38.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.6%11.5–13.8 | 12.8% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.5%34.2–38.7 | 38.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.2%33.9–38.6 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.8%24–27.6 | 27.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.4–12.5 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.6%6.1–7.1 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%6–7 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 7%6.4–7.6 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.2–3.7 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.9%12.5–17.6 | 16.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.9%13.5–16.3 | 16.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 30.2%27.7–32.6 | 31.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.6%12.9–16.4 | 14% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.6%33–40.4 | 36.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14%12.7–15.4 | 11.3% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.6%75.3–79.8 | 77.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.6%55.7–61.6 | 57.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.7%82.2–85.1 | 84.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.1%73–77.1 | 76.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.9%57.1–64.6 | 59.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.5%67.7–78.6 | 70.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25%22.7–27.2 | 25.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.7%29.4–35.9 | 33.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.8%23.1–28.7 | 25.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21%19.1–22.8 | 18.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.8%15.1–18.5 | 14.1% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12%10.8–13.4 | 10.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.9%9.8–11.9 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.5%15.7–19.3 | 15.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.8%35.4–40.3 | 38.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.5%15.3–17.9 | 17.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.6%16.2–19 | 17.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.6%7–8.3 | 9.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 6.5%6.1–6.9 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.6%8.8–10.3 | 9.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%4.1–4.7 | 4.3% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Oklahoma State figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Oklahoma City
Is Oklahoma City a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Oklahoma City is healthier than 38% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #29 of 131 in Oklahoma State. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 47%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Oklahoma City?
CDC estimates 38.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.1% and 41.5%, against 38.9% across Oklahoma State and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Oklahoma City?
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City in Oklahoma City, 0.0 miles in a straight line from Oklahoma City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Oklahoma City have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.7–15.4%), against 11.3% across Oklahoma State.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Oklahoma City more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Oklahoma City.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Oklahoma State figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.