Within Oklahoma, Owasso is healthier than 95% of graded towns
Owasso differs from Oklahoma on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 19 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Owasso. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Owasso
Owasso looks healthier next to Oklahoma than next to the country
It’s healthier than 95% of the 131 Oklahoma towns we grade, but 69% of towns nationwide. Much of Oklahoma scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Owasso has a five-star hospital
St. John Owasso is rated 5 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room, one of two five-star hospitals in town. Getting care ↓
Diabetes and COPD are less common in Owasso
Owasso runs below Oklahoma on six chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (9.4% vs 12.8%), COPD (6% vs 8%) and heart disease (5.5% vs 7.3%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Owasso adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Oklahoma. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Owasso is an active town
Only 26% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 31.1% across Oklahoma. The town has 12 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
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 Owasso’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Owasso’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Owasso is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns, #7 of 131 in Oklahoma. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 87% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 37%).
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). Owasso’s median household income is $79,036; among the 10,788 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($59K–$99K), it’s healthier than 78%, about where its income would put it.
Care in and near Owasso
2 hospitals in Owasso, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Owasso; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Owasso adults…
Owasso runs below OK on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Owasso residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across Oklahoma. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.4% of Owasso adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Everyday habits, side by side with Oklahoma
Share of adults, with the Oklahoma figure marked.
12 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Owasso adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
How Owasso adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Owasso 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.
Owasso and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owasso | B+ | 33.8% | 9.4% | 13.2% | CDC place |
| Collinsville | B− | 34.4% | 10.4% | 15.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Owasso adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Owasso
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Owasso is better than Oklahoma on 19 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Oklahoma figure falls inside Owasso’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Owasso | OK | U.S. | vs OK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.5%14.9–18.4 | 21.2% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.1%10.9–13.5 | 14.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%16.2–19.7 | 18% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.8%30.6–37.7 | 38.9% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.4%8.4–10.6 | 12.8% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.7%29.4–34.4 | 38.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.3%30.9–36.2 | 37.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 22.8%21–25 | 27.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.3%10.2–12.6 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.2%6.6–7.8 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%5–6.1 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6%5.4–6.7 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.6–3.1 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.9%10.8–15.2 | 16.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.2%11.8–15 | 16.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 26%23.4–29 | 31.1% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.2%13.3–17.5 | 14% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.8%31.4–38.3 | 36.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.9%7.8–10.1 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.7%73.1–78.4 | 77.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.1%60.4–65.8 | 57.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.1%83.6–86.7 | 84.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.7%71.3–76.2 | 76.3% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.2%59.5–66.8 | 59.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.7%69–79.9 | 70.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.9%25.4–30.9 | 25.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.7%30.9–38.6 | 33.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25%22–28.1 | 25.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.6%11.9–15.4 | 18.5% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.7%10.3–13.3 | 14.1% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.4%7.4–9.5 | 10.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.8%6.9–8.7 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.4%8.9–11.9 | 15.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34%31.3–37.1 | 38.9% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.9%11.6–14.4 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.6%14.2–17.3 | 17.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.6–8.1 | 9.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%4.1–4.8 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.9%7.1–8.7 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.9–3.4 | 4.3% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Owasso
Is Owasso a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Owasso is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #7 of 131 in Oklahoma. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 78%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Owasso?
CDC estimates 33.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.6% and 37.7%, against 38.9% across Oklahoma and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Owasso?
St. John Owasso in Owasso, 0.8 miles in a straight line from Owasso’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Owasso have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.8–10.1%), against 11.3% across Oklahoma.
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 Owasso more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Owasso.
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. 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.