Where Short residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Short, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Short. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Short
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Short
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.2%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.5%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.4%, vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. In all, Short runs above Oklahoma on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Short
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (23.6%), vs 16.3% across Oklahoma. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Short
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (23.8%), vs 18.5% across Oklahoma. No reliable transportation (12.2% vs 9.6%) and utility shut-off threats (12.6% vs 10.3%) are higher too. 22.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.1% 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 Short’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Short adults…
Short runs above OK on 10 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.5% of Short adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Care in and near Short
No hospital or community health center in Short 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 Short; ≈ 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 Short adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
How Short adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Short 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.
Short 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfonte | — | — | — | — |
Belfonte: 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 Short adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Short
Why doesn’t Short have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Short.
What hospital is closest to Short?
Baptist Health - Van Buren in Van Buren, 12.7 miles in a straight line from Short’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Short?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Cedarville Wellness Center in Cedarville, 7.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Short.
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.