Where Porum residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Porum, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Porum. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Porum
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Porum
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5.1%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.4%, vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. In all, Porum runs above Oklahoma on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Porum
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25.8%), vs 18.5% across Oklahoma. No reliable transportation (14% vs 9.6%) and utility shut-off threats (14.4% vs 10.3%) are higher too. 23.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Porum
49% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.1% across Oklahoma. Among those 65 and older, 25.7% have lost all their teeth (Oklahoma 16.4%). Checkups ↓
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 Porum’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Porum adults…
Porum runs above OK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
23.9% of Porum adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Keeping up with care
Share of Porum adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Care in and near Porum
No hospital or community health center in Porum 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 Porum; ≈ 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.
1.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Porum adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Porum runs above Oklahoma.
1 in 3 Porum 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.
Porum 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 Porum adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Porum
Why doesn’t Porum have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Porum.
What hospital is closest to Porum?
Haskell Regional Hospital in Stigler, 10.1 miles in a straight line from Porum’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Porum?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is HWC - Warner in Warner, 9.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Porum.
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.