Where Rocky Point residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rocky Point, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rocky Point. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rocky Point
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Rocky Point
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.3%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.4%, vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. In all, Rocky Point runs above Oklahoma on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Rocky Point
50.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.1% across Oklahoma. Among those 65 and older, 24.6% have lost all their teeth (Oklahoma 16.4%). Checkups ↓
In Rocky Point, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 10% of working-age adults are uninsured (Oklahoma 11.3%), yet 25.6% 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 Point’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Rocky Point adults…
Rocky Point runs above OK on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rocky Point adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Care in and near Rocky Point
No hospital or community health center in Rocky Point 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 Point; ≈ 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 Point adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Rocky Point 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.
17.7% of Rocky Point adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Rocky Point 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehorn Cove | D | 39.5% | 17.7% | 20.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rocky Point adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rocky Point
Why doesn’t Rocky Point 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 Point.
What hospital is closest to Rocky Point?
Wagoner Community Hospital in Wagoner, 6.0 miles in a straight line from Rocky Point’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rocky Point.
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.