Where Putnam residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Putnam, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 73659. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Putnam
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Putnam
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.3%), vs 7.8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.9%), vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. In all, Putnam runs above Oklahoma on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Putnam
The closest emergency room is Seiling Municipal Hospital in Seiling, 20.7 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Putnam, and more people treating it
45.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Oklahoma 38.5%), but 81.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Putnam is short on primary care and mental health care
Putnam’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Fewer Putnam 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 ↓
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 Putnam’s likely range; Putnam’s figures come from ZIP code 73659, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Putnam adults…
Putnam runs above OK on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Putnam
No hospital or community health center in Putnam 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 Putnam; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Putnam adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.8% of Putnam 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Putnam adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
3 in 10 Putnam 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.
Putnam 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 Putnam adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Putnam
Why doesn’t Putnam have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Putnam.
What hospital is closest to Putnam?
Seiling Municipal Hospital in Seiling, 20.7 miles in a straight line from Putnam’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Putnam.
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.