Where Ratliff City residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ratliff City, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ratliff City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ratliff City
Stroke, heart disease and cancer run high in Ratliff City
1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.4%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.5%), vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. Cancer is also above the state: 10.4%, vs 7.8% across Oklahoma. In all, Ratliff City runs above Oklahoma on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Ratliff City, and more people treating it
49.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Oklahoma 38.5%), but 81% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Ratliff City adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (15.5% vs 18%) and depression (21.4% vs 25.5%) both run below Oklahoma. Mind & connection ↓
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 Ratliff City’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Ratliff City adults…
Ratliff City runs below OK on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ratliff City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
How Ratliff City adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Ratliff City does better than Oklahoma.
1 in 3 Ratliff City 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.
Care in and near Ratliff City
No hospital or community health center in Ratliff City 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 Ratliff City; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.2% of Ratliff City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Ratliff City 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 Ratliff City adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ratliff City
Why doesn’t Ratliff City have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ratliff City.
What hospital is closest to Ratliff City?
Mercy Hospital Healdton in Healdton, 15.9 miles in a straight line from Ratliff City’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 Ratliff City.
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.