Where River Bottom residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for River Bottom, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for River Bottom. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in River Bottom
Cancer, arthritis and stroke run high in River Bottom
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 7.8% across Oklahoma. 36.2% of adults have arthritis, vs 27.8% across Oklahoma. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. In all, River Bottom runs above Oklahoma on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in River Bottom, and more people treating it
45.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Oklahoma 38.5%), but 81.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
River Bottom keeps up with checkups
It beats Oklahoma on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82% vs 77.9%) and cholesterol checks (88.7% vs 84.3%). 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 River Bottom’s likely range.
Out of every 100 River Bottom adults…
River Bottom runs above OK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of River Bottom adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Care in and near River Bottom
No hospital or community health center in River Bottom 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 River Bottom; ≈ 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.
How River Bottom adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 River Bottom 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.
13.1% of River Bottom adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
River Bottom and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Hill | — | — | — | — |
Sand Hill: 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 River Bottom adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in River Bottom
Why doesn’t River Bottom have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for River Bottom.
What hospital is closest to River Bottom?
Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee in Muskogee, 12.5 miles in a straight line from River Bottom’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near River Bottom?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Neohealth Muskogee Medical Clinic in Muskogee, 9.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in River Bottom.
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.