Where Springer residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Springer, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Springer. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Springer
Heart disease, stroke and cancer run high in Springer
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.8%), vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (4.9%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. Cancer is also above the state: 10%, vs 7.8% across Oklahoma. In all, Springer runs above Oklahoma on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Springer, and more people treating it
46.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Oklahoma 38.5%), but 79.7% 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 Springer’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Springer adults…
Springer runs above OK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Springer adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Care in and near Springer
No hospital or community health center in Springer 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 Springer; ≈ 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 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Springer adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Springer 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.
14.9% of Springer adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Springer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardmore | D | 40.2% | 15.1% | 18.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Springer adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Springer
Why doesn’t Springer have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Springer.
What hospital is closest to Springer?
Mercy Hospital Ardmore in Ardmore, 7.5 miles in a straight line from Springer’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Springer?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Good Shepherd Community Clinic, Inc-2401 N Commerce in Ardmore, 6.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Springer.
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.