Where Sams Corner residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sams Corner, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sams Corner. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sams Corner
Stroke, COPD and heart disease run high in Sams Corner
1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (6%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.4%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. Heart disease is also above the state: 11.3%, vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. In all, Sams Corner runs above Oklahoma on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Sams Corner
50.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.1% across Oklahoma. Among those 65 and older, 33.2% have lost all their teeth (Oklahoma 16.4%). Checkups ↓
In Sams Corner, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 9.3% of working-age adults are uninsured (Oklahoma 11.3%), yet 26.9% 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 Sams Corner’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Sams Corner adults…
Sams Corner runs above OK on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sams Corner adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Care in and near Sams Corner
No hospital or community health center in Sams Corner 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 Sams Corner; ≈ 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 Sams Corner adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Sams Corner 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.
18.5% of Sams Corner adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Sams Corner and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sams Corner adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sams Corner
Why doesn’t Sams Corner have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sams Corner.
What hospital is closest to Sams Corner?
Hillcrest Hospital Pryor in Pryor, 9.0 miles in a straight line from Sams Corner’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 Sams Corner?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Neohealth Salina Pharmacy in Salina, 7.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sams Corner.
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.