Photo: Smallboy944 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Pauls Valley is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns
Pauls Valley trails Oklahoma on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pauls Valley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pauls Valley
Pauls Valley looks healthier next to Oklahoma than next to the country
It’s healthier than 39% of the 131 Oklahoma towns we grade, but 13% of towns nationwide. Much of Oklahoma scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Pauls Valley
52.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.1% across Oklahoma. Among those 65 and older, 25% have lost all their teeth (Oklahoma 16.4%). Checkups ↓
COPD and stroke run high in Pauls Valley
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.8%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.4%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. In all, Pauls Valley runs above Oklahoma on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Pauls Valley adults get no exercise
36.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 31.1% across Oklahoma. Habits ↓
Pauls Valley is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Pauls Valley is healthier than 13%. Against the 5,919 towns with similar household incomes ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 31%. Health Grade ↓
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 Pauls Valley’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Pauls Valley’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pauls Valley is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns, #80 of 131 in Oklahoma. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 30% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). Pauls Valley’s median household income is $50,357; among the 5,919 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 31%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Few Oklahoma towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Pauls Valley is healthier than 39% of graded towns, against 13% nationally.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pauls Valley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Out of every 100 Pauls Valley adults…
Pauls Valley runs above OK on 4 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.
0.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Pauls Valley
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Pauls Valley, 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 Pauls Valley; ≈ 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 Pauls Valley adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Pauls Valley 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.
18.7% of Pauls Valley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Pauls Valley and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pauls Valley | D | 38.8% | 14.6% | 18.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pauls Valley adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Pauls Valley
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Pauls Valley is better than Oklahoma on 0 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Oklahoma figure falls inside Pauls Valley’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Pauls Valley | OK | U.S. | vs OK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.9%21.9–28.2 | 21.2% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.2–18.2 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.9%16.8–21.2 | 18% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.8%31.1–46.4 | 38.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.6%12.6–16.6 | 12.8% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 41.7%37.3–45.8 | 38.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.9%34.5–43.1 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.4%27–33.7 | 27.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.4–13.3 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.5–9.1 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.4%7.5–9.2 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.8%8.6–11.1 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%4–4.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 25%21–29.5 | 16.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.9%16.4–21.7 | 16.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 36.2%31.2–41.4 | 31.1% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.2%10.7–16 | 14% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.6%32–45.6 | 36.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.7%12.4–17.1 | 11.3% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78%74.3–81.4 | 77.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.5%48.7–56.5 | 57.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.3%81.2–85.3 | 84.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.2%74.4–79.7 | 76.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.4%52.9–63.9 | 59.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 66.2%57–74.8 | 70.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.5%21.7–29.3 | 25.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.5%28.7–38.9 | 33.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.5%22.8–30.6 | 25.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.4%19.4–25.8 | 18.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16%13.9–18.5 | 14.1% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.6%10.1–13.3 | 10.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11%9.7–12.5 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.7%16–21.9 | 15.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 42.9%38.1–47.6 | 38.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.2%17.7–22.7 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.3%17.1–21.6 | 17.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.7%9.5–11.9 | 9.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.4%6.7–8.2 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.5%10.2–12.9 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.2%4.7–5.8 | 4.3% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Pauls Valley
Is Pauls Valley a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pauls Valley is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns: D for health, #80 of 131 in Oklahoma. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 31%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Pauls Valley?
CDC estimates 38.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.1% and 46.4%, against 38.9% across Oklahoma and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Pauls Valley?
Valley Community Hospital in Pauls Valley, 0.9 miles in a straight line from Pauls Valley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Pauls Valley have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.4–17.1%), 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 Pauls Valley more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pauls Valley.
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.