Within Oklahoma, Spencer is healthier than 56% of graded towns
Spencer differs from Oklahoma on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Spencer. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Spencer
Spencer looks healthier next to Oklahoma than next to the country
It’s healthier than 56% of the 131 Oklahoma towns we grade, but 19% of towns nationwide. Much of Oklahoma scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Spencer
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (23.6%), vs 18.5% across Oklahoma. Utility shut-off threats (14.8% vs 10.3%) and housing insecurity (19.7% vs 14.1%) are higher too. 20.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Diabetes, stroke and high blood pressure run high in Spencer
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (17.5%), vs 12.8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (4.9%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. High blood pressure is also above the state: 47.1%, vs 38.5% across Oklahoma. In all, Spencer runs above Oklahoma on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Spencer, and more people treating it
47.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Oklahoma 38.5%), but 81.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. 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 Spencer’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
What’s behind Spencer’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Spencer is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns, #57 of 131 in Oklahoma. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 44% of U.S. towns); diabetes 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). Spencer’s median household income is $59,861; among the 8,876 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$75K), it’s healthier than 28%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Spencer compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 7% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 11.6% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 82.5% (U.S. 77.4%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.9% of Spencer adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Out of every 100 Spencer adults…
Spencer runs below OK on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Spencer adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Care in and near Spencer
No hospital or community health center in Spencer 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 Spencer; ≈ 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.
0.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Spencer adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Spencer runs above Oklahoma.
1 in 3 Spencer 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.
Spencer and the towns around it
Spencer’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 4 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer | C− | 43.3% | 17.5% | 15.8% | CDC place |
| Midwest City | C | 39.2% | 13.4% | 15.8% | CDC place |
| Oklahoma City | C+ | 38.3% | 12.6% | 14.9% | CDC place |
| Nicoma Park | D | 39.8% | 14.7% | 19.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Spencer adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Spencer
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Spencer is better than Oklahoma on 7 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Oklahoma figure falls inside Spencer’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Spencer | OK | U.S. | vs OK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.7%21.4–26.3 | 21.2% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%13.2–16.4 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.7–19.2 | 18% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.3%39.4–47.3 | 38.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 17.5%15.7–19.5 | 12.8% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 47.1%44.2–49.9 | 38.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39%36.1–42 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.3%29.8–34.9 | 27.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.8%11.5–14.2 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7%6.3–7.7 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.1%7.3–9 | 7.3% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.2%7.3–9.2 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.9%4.5–5.4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.1%11.9–18.7 | 16.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.8%13.8–17.9 | 16.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 33.6%30.3–37.1 | 31.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 11.6%10–13.4 | 14% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.6%35.8–45.2 | 36.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.2%9.7–12.9 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.5%80.1–84.6 | 77.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.3%53.7–60.9 | 57.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.6%86.1–89.1 | 84.3% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.6%79.5–83.6 | 76.3% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.1%59–68.7 | 59.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.6%72–84 | 70.4% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.5%20.1–25 | 25.5% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 33.2%29.2–37.2 | 33.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.4%25.8–33 | 25.2% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 23.6%20.8–26.6 | 18.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.7%17.3–22.2 | 14.1% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14.8%13–16.7 | 10.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.8%10.4–13.4 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.9%18.2–23.9 | 15.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41.7%38.4–45.2 | 38.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.9%19.8–24.1 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.1%15.3–18.9 | 17.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.8%7–8.7 | 9.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 7.4%6.7–8.1 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.6%9.5–11.8 | 9.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.6%5.1–6.2 | 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 Spencer
Is Spencer a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Spencer is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns: C− for health, #57 of 131 in Oklahoma. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 28%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Spencer?
CDC estimates 43.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 39.4% and 47.3%, against 38.9% across Oklahoma and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Spencer?
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest in Midwest City, 3.3 miles in a straight line from Spencer’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Spencer have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.7–12.9%), 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 Spencer 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 Spencer.
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.