Where Sparrowhawk residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sparrowhawk, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sparrowhawk. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sparrowhawk
Cancer and arthritis run high in Sparrowhawk
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.6%), vs 7.8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32.1%), vs 27.8% across Oklahoma. Conditions ↓
Nearly everyone in Sparrowhawk is insured
Only 7.4% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 11.3% across Oklahoma. Checkups ↓
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 Sparrowhawk’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Sparrowhawk adults…
Sparrowhawk runs below OK on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sparrowhawk adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Care in and near Sparrowhawk
No hospital or community health center in Sparrowhawk 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 Sparrowhawk; ≈ 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 Sparrowhawk adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Sparrowhawk 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.
12.1% of Sparrowhawk adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Sparrowhawk and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkin Hollow | — | — | — | — |
Pumpkin Hollow: 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 Sparrowhawk adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sparrowhawk
Why doesn’t Sparrowhawk have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sparrowhawk.
What hospital is closest to Sparrowhawk?
Cherokee Nation W W Hastings Indian Hospital in Tahlequah, 5.1 miles in a straight line from Sparrowhawk’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Sparrowhawk?
10 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Neohealth Ob in Tahlequah, 4.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sparrowhawk.
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.