Pittsburg School and Gymnasium · Photo: 25or6to4 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Pittsburg residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pittsburg, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pittsburg. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pittsburg
COPD, stroke and arthritis run high in Pittsburg
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (4.9%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. Arthritis is also above the state: 36.5%, vs 27.8% across Oklahoma. In all, Pittsburg runs above Oklahoma on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Pittsburg, and more people treating it
46.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Oklahoma 38.5%), but 80.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Pittsburg
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20%), vs 16.3% across Oklahoma. 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 Pittsburg’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Pittsburg adults…
Pittsburg runs above OK on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pittsburg adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
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.
Care in and near Pittsburg
No hospital or community health center in Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg; ≈ 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 Pittsburg adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Pittsburg 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.
16.7% of Pittsburg adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pittsburg
Why doesn’t Pittsburg have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pittsburg.
What hospital is closest to Pittsburg?
Mcalester Regional Health Center in Mcalester, 19.2 miles in a straight line from Pittsburg’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pittsburg.
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.