Where Rock Island residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rock Island, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rock Island. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rock Island
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Rock Island
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.9%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. In all, Rock Island runs above Oklahoma on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Rock Island
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.5%), vs 16.3% across Oklahoma. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Rock Island, and more people treating it
43.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Oklahoma 38.5%), but 79.7% 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 Rock Island’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Rock Island adults…
Rock Island runs above OK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Oklahoma
Share of adults, with the Oklahoma figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rock Island adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Care in and near Rock Island
No hospital or community health center in Rock Island 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 Rock Island; ≈ 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).
How Rock Island adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Rock Island 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.
16.6% of Rock Island adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Rock Island and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pocola | D | 39.2% | 15% | 20.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rock Island adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rock Island
Why doesn’t Rock Island have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rock Island.
What hospital is closest to Rock Island?
Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center in Poteau, 12.2 miles in a straight line from Rock Island’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Rock Island?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Bonanza Wellness Center in Bonanza, 4.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rock Island.
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.