Where Sequoyah residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sequoyah, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sequoyah. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sequoyah
Sequoyah keeps up with checkups
It beats Oklahoma on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (63.5% vs 57.1%) and cholesterol checks (87% vs 84.3%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Sequoyah
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.3%), vs 7.8% across Oklahoma. Age is part of it: 25% of residents are 65 or older (Oklahoma 16%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Sequoyah adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Oklahoma. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Sequoyah’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sequoyah adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.5% of Sequoyah adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Out of every 100 Sequoyah adults…
Sequoyah runs below OK on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Sequoyah is an older town: 25% of residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across Oklahoma. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Sequoyah as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Sequoyah
No hospital or community health center in Sequoyah 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 Sequoyah; ≈ 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 Sequoyah adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Sequoyah 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.
Sequoyah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claremore | C | 39.8% | 12.7% | 16.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sequoyah adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sequoyah
Why doesn’t Sequoyah have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sequoyah.
What hospital is closest to Sequoyah?
Hillcrest Hospital Claremore in Claremore, 4.0 miles in a straight line from Sequoyah’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 Sequoyah.
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.