Where Soper residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Soper, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Soper. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Soper
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Soper
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.5%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.7%, vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. In all, Soper runs above Oklahoma on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Soper
46.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.1% across Oklahoma. Among those 65 and older, 23.3% have lost all their teeth (Oklahoma 16.4%). Checkups ↓
More Soper adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (37.7%), vs 31.1% 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 Soper’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Soper adults…
Soper runs above OK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Soper adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
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 Soper
No hospital or community health center in Soper 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 Soper; ≈ 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).
How Soper adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Soper 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.
21.2% of Soper adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Soper 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 Soper adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Soper
Why doesn’t Soper have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Soper.
What hospital is closest to Soper?
Choctaw Memorial Hospital in Hugo, 11.8 miles in a straight line from Soper’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Soper?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Pushmataha Family Medical Center of Boswell in Boswell, 9.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Soper.
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.