On CDC estimates, Shady Point is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns
Shady Point trails Oklahoma on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Shady Point. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Shady Point
Shady Point is in the bottom 8% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Shady Point is healthier than only 8% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on physical distress, mental distress, smoking and exercise. Health Grade ↓
COPD and stroke run high in Shady Point
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. In all, Shady Point runs above Oklahoma on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Shady Point
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.7%), vs 16.3% across Oklahoma. Habits ↓
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 Shady Point’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Shady Point’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Shady Point is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 25% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 5%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Shady Point’s median household income is $52,375; among the 6,592 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 16%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Shady Point adults…
Shady Point runs above OK on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Care in and near Shady Point
No hospital or community health center in Shady 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 Shady 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Shady Point adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
How Shady Point adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Shady 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.
19.1% of Shady Point adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Shady Point and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shady Point | D | 39.4% | 14.7% | 21.7% | CDC place |
| Poteau | D | 40.3% | 14.6% | 21.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Shady Point adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Shady Point
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Shady Point is better than Oklahoma on 0 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Oklahoma figure falls inside Shady Point’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Shady Point | OK | U.S. | vs OK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.3%21.9–29.4 | 21.2% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.2%15–19.7 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.2%17.8–22.8 | 18% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.4%31.9–47.1 | 38.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.7%12.7–16.8 | 12.8% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 42.1%37.8–46.5 | 38.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.7%36.2–45.3 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.7%28.2–35.3 | 27.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.6%11–14.2 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.7%7.8–9.6 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.2%8.2–10.3 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.7%9.2–12.4 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.7%4.2–5.2 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.7%15.5–22.4 | 16.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.7%18.3–25.4 | 16.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 37.1%31.6–43.4 | 31.1% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.5%11–16.3 | 14% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.9%32–44 | 36.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.1%9–13.8 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.6%75.1–82 | 77.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.2%46.6–53.9 | 57.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.1%80.7–85.3 | 84.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.1%75.3–80.7 | 76.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 55.1%49.9–60.3 | 59.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 64.1%55.4–72.1 | 70.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.6%22.8–30.8 | 25.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.4%29.2–40.2 | 33.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.6%22.6–31 | 25.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.1%17.7–25.1 | 18.5% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.9%12.5–17.6 | 14.1% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.6%10–13.5 | 10.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11%9.5–12.8 | 9.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.1%15.9–23.1 | 15.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43.9%38.4–49.4 | 38.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.2%18.4–24.3 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.1%17.6–23 | 17.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.3%10.1–12.7 | 9.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.3%6.4–8.3 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.8%10.2–13.5 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.4%4.7–6.2 | 4.3% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Oklahoma figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Shady Point
Is Shady Point a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Shady Point is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 16%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Shady Point?
CDC estimates 39.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.9% and 47.1%, against 38.9% across Oklahoma and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Shady Point?
Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center in Poteau, 6.6 miles in a straight line from Shady Point’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Shady Point have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9–13.8%), against 11.3% across Oklahoma.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Shady Point more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Shady 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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.