Where Steely Hollow residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Steely Hollow, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Steely Hollow. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Steely Hollow
Diabetes, stroke and heart disease run high in Steely Hollow
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (16.9%), vs 12.8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.8%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.4%, vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. In all, Steely Hollow runs above Oklahoma on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Oklahoma 16%), and diabetes, stroke and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Steely Hollow
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.6%), vs 16.3% across Oklahoma. COPD, which smoking drives, is high too: 10.2%, vs 8% across Oklahoma. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Steely Hollow, and more people treating it
46.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Oklahoma 38.5%), but 80% 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 Steely Hollow’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Steely Hollow adults…
Steely Hollow runs above OK on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Steely Hollow is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across Oklahoma. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Steely Hollow as about how healthy they are.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Steely Hollow adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Care in and near Steely Hollow
No hospital or community health center in Steely Hollow 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 Steely Hollow; ≈ 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 Steely Hollow adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Steely Hollow 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.
18.1% of Steely Hollow adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Steely Hollow 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Steely Hollow adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Steely Hollow
Why doesn’t Steely Hollow have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Steely Hollow.
What hospital is closest to Steely Hollow?
Cherokee Nation W W Hastings Indian Hospital in Tahlequah, 5.5 miles in a straight line from Steely Hollow’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 Steely Hollow?
10 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Neohealth Medical Center in Tahlequah, 5.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Steely Hollow.
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.