Where Sand Hill residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sand Hill, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sand Hill. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sand Hill
Out of every 100 Sand Hill adults…
Sand Hill runs below OK on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Sand Hill
No hospital or community health center in Sand Hill 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 Sand Hill; ≈ 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.
1.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Sand Hill adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
How Sand Hill adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
3 in 10 Sand Hill 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.
12.3% of Sand Hill adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Sand Hill and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Bottom | — | — | — | — | |
| Braggs | — | — | — | — |
River Bottom and Braggs: 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 Sand Hill adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sand Hill
Why doesn’t Sand Hill have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sand Hill.
What hospital is closest to Sand Hill?
Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee in Muskogee, 14.1 miles in a straight line from Sand Hill’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sand Hill.
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.