Where Rocky Mountain residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rocky Mountain, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rocky Mountain. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rocky Mountain
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Rocky Mountain
1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.2%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (17.7%), vs 12.8% across Oklahoma. COPD is also above the state: 11%, vs 8% across Oklahoma. In all, Rocky Mountain runs above Oklahoma on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Rocky Mountain
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.9%), vs 18.5% across Oklahoma. No reliable transportation (13% vs 9.6%) and utility shut-off threats (12.7% vs 10.3%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
In Rocky Mountain, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 10.9% of working-age adults are uninsured (Oklahoma 11.3%), yet 27.9% 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 Rocky Mountain’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Rocky Mountain adults…
Rocky Mountain runs above OK on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.5% of Rocky Mountain adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rocky Mountain adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Care in and near Rocky Mountain
No hospital or community health center in Rocky Mountain 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 Rocky Mountain; ≈ 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 Rocky Mountain adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Rocky Mountain 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.
Rocky Mountain 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyons Switch | — | — | — | — | |
| Tenkiller | — | — | — | — |
Lyons Switch and Tenkiller: 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 Rocky Mountain adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rocky Mountain
Why doesn’t Rocky Mountain have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rocky Mountain.
What hospital is closest to Rocky Mountain?
Memorial Hospital in Stilwell, 7.6 miles in a straight line from Rocky Mountain’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rocky Mountain.
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.