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Health in Quinton · CDC PLACES 2025

Where Quinton residents get care

CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Quinton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.

Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Quinton. How CDC estimates town health

What stands out · In brief

What stands out about health in Quinton

COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Quinton

1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.6%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.4%, vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. In all, Quinton runs above Oklahoma on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓

Dental care lags in Quinton

47.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.1% across Oklahoma. Among those 65 and older, 22.4% have lost all their teeth (Oklahoma 16.4%). Checkups ↓

In Quinton, insurance isn’t the gap

Only 11.2% of working-age adults are uninsured (Oklahoma 11.3%), yet 26.6% say their health is fair or poor, vs 21.2% across the state. 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 Quinton’s likely range.

★ What stands out · Chronic conditions

Out of every 100 Quinton adults…

Quinton runs above OK on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.

12 of every 100 Quinton adults have COPD
Oklahoma: 8 in 100 · worse · likely 10.1–13.3%
Better than OKWorseAbout the sameOklahoma
Checkups & screenings

Keeping up with care

Share of Quinton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.

79%Yearly checkupOK 78%
47%Dentist visitOK 57%
83%Cholesterol checkOK 84%
57%Colon screeningOK 60%
67%MammogramOK 70%
78%Taking BP medsOK 76%
1 in 9
working-age adults has no health insurance
Quinton 11.2% · Oklahoma 1 in 9 (11.3%)
Getting care

Care in and near Quinton

No hospital or community health center in Quinton itself. These are the nearest.

HNearest ERHaskell Regional HospitalStigler · 16.4 miDirections →
+Low-cost careStigler Health and Wellness CenterWilburton · 14.5 mi · sliding-scale feesDirections →
14.5 mi
Stigler Health and Wellness Center
6 sites · nearest in Wilburton
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
16.4 mi
Haskell Regional Hospital
Stigler · not rated
ERRural critical access
22.1 mi
Caring Hands Healthcare Centers
2 sites · nearest in Hartshorne
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
25.7 mi
Mcalester Regional Health Center
Mcalester · ★★★★★
ER
35.8 mi
Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority
Talihina · not rated
ER
39.9 mi
Sequoyah County-City of Sallisaw Hospital Authorit
Sallisaw · ★★★★★
ER
✓ Primary careNo HRSA shortage area covers Quinton itself
✓ Dental careNo HRSA shortage area covers Quinton itself
✓ Mental healthNo HRSA shortage area covers Quinton itself

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 Quinton; ≈ 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).

Habits

Everyday habits, side by side with Oklahoma

Share of adults, with the Oklahoma figure marked.

Get no exercise 36.3%OK 31.1%
Sleep under 7 hours 44.6%OK 36.8%
Binge drink 13%OK 14%
Smoke cigarettes 22.3%OK 16.3%
0%10%20%30%40%50%
Quinton, betterQuinton, worseAbout the sameOklahoma
Where Quinton gets moving

Walk with neighbors

The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.

Mind & connection

How Quinton adults are doing

On 1 of 4 measures, Quinton runs above Oklahoma.

1 in 3Quinton adults feel lonely
33.9% · OK 33.1% · About the same as OK
1 in 4Quinton adults lack social or emotional support
26% · OK 25.2% · About the same as OK
1 in 4Quinton adults have been diagnosed with depression
27.1% · OK 25.5% · About the same as OK
1 in 5Quinton adults are in frequent mental distress
20.3% · OK 18% · Worse than OK
The one neighbors can help with

1 in 3 Quinton adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.

Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.

Find a group →

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.

Everyday needs

Making ends meet

Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.

1 in 4
Quinton adults worry about having enough food
23.7% · OK 18.5%
Worse than OK
1 in 6
Quinton adults worry about keeping their housing
16.2% · OK 14.1%
About the same as OK
1 in 8
Quinton adults were threatened with a utility shut-off
12.8% · OK 10.3%
Worse than OK
1 in 8
Quinton adults lack reliable transportation
12.3% · OK 9.6%
Worse than OK

21.2% of Quinton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.

Around town

Quinton and the towns around it

How health changes across the town line.

Health next door

TownHealthObesityDiabetesSmokingFigures from

Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.

Disability

Living with a disability

Shown without a better/worse judgment.

44.5%

of Quinton adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.

Walking or climbing stairs22.2%
Thinking or memory20.7%
Hearing11.7%
Errands alone12.5%
Vision8.1%
Dressing or bathing5.9%
Oklahoma

Questions about health in Quinton

Why doesn’t Quinton have a Health Grade?

Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Quinton.

What hospital is closest to Quinton?

Haskell Regional Hospital in Stigler, 16.4 miles in a straight line from Quinton’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 Quinton.

Town Square →
Ask your neighbors

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.