Where Redbird Smith residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Redbird Smith, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Redbird Smith. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Redbird Smith
Stroke, COPD and heart disease run high in Redbird Smith
1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.7%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.2%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. Heart disease is also above the state: 11.1%, vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. In all, Redbird Smith runs above Oklahoma on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Redbird Smith, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 11% of working-age adults are uninsured (Oklahoma 11.3%), yet 27.5% say their health is fair or poor, vs 21.2% across the state. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Redbird Smith, and more people treating it
48.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Oklahoma 38.5%), but 81.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. 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 Redbird Smith’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Redbird Smith adults…
Redbird Smith runs above OK on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Redbird Smith adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Care in and near Redbird Smith
No hospital or community health center in Redbird Smith 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 Redbird Smith; ≈ 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Redbird Smith adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Redbird Smith 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.
19% of Redbird Smith adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Redbird Smith and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle | — | — | — | — | |
| Box | — | — | — | — | |
| Notchietown | — | — | — | — |
Carlisle, Box and Notchietown: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Redbird Smith adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Redbird Smith
Why doesn’t Redbird Smith have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Redbird Smith.
What hospital is closest to Redbird Smith?
Sequoyah County-City of Sallisaw Hospital Authorit in Sallisaw, 14.9 miles in a straight line from Redbird Smith’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 Redbird Smith.
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.