Photo: Valis55 · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Stigler is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns
Stigler trails Oklahoma on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Stigler. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stigler
Dental care lags in Stigler
48.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.1% across Oklahoma. Among those 65 and older, 27.1% have lost all their teeth (Oklahoma 16.4%). Checkups ↓
Stigler is in the bottom 8% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Stigler is healthier than only 8% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
COPD and stroke run high in Stigler
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. In all, Stigler runs above Oklahoma on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Stigler is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Stigler is healthier than 8%. Against the 3,335 towns with similar household incomes ($32K–$54K), it’s healthier than 32%. Health Grade ↓
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 Stigler’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Stigler’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Stigler is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns, #94 of 131 in Oklahoma. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 20% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). Stigler’s median household income is $42,976; among the 3,335 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($32K–$54K), it’s healthier than 32%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Few Oklahoma towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Stigler is healthier than 28% of graded towns, against 8% nationally.
Keeping up with care
Share of Stigler adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Out of every 100 Stigler adults…
Stigler runs above OK on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Stigler
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Stigler, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Stigler; ≈ 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.
How Stigler adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Stigler adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.1% of Stigler adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Stigler and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stigler | D | 42% | 14.4% | 20.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Stigler adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Stigler
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Stigler is better than Oklahoma on 0 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Oklahoma figure falls inside Stigler’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Stigler | OK | U.S. | vs OK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.7%22–29.5 | 21.2% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%14.8–19.4 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.5%17.1–21.8 | 18% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42%33.2–50.5 | 38.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.4%12.4–16.5 | 12.8% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 42.3%37.6–46.6 | 38.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.2%35.6–44.6 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.6%27.9–35 | 27.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.5%10.9–14 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.7%7.9–9.7 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.8%7.8–10 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.6%9–12.2 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.7%4.1–5.2 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 27.1%22.6–32 | 16.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.4%17.2–23.8 | 16.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 36.2%30.4–41.8 | 31.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.2%10.6–15.9 | 14% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.5%33.3–47.8 | 36.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.7%10.3–15.4 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.3%74.5–81.7 | 77.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 48.2%44.1–52.1 | 57.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83%80.7–85.2 | 84.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.5%74.7–80 | 76.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.6%52.9–64 | 59.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 61.5%51.4–70.6 | 70.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.2%22.3–30.2 | 25.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.2%27.7–38.7 | 33.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.2%22–30.3 | 25.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.7%18.1–25.3 | 18.5% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.4%13.1–17.9 | 14.1% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.6%10–13.4 | 10.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.3%9.7–12.9 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.1%15.8–22.6 | 15.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44.1%38.7–49.3 | 38.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.2%18.2–24.3 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.1%17.5–22.7 | 17.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.2%9.9–12.6 | 9.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.6%6.6–8.6 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.9%10.3–13.6 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.4%4.7–6.1 | 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 Stigler
Is Stigler a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Stigler is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns: D for health, #94 of 131 in Oklahoma. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 32%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Stigler?
CDC estimates 42% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.2% and 50.5%, against 38.9% across Oklahoma and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Stigler?
Haskell Regional Hospital in Stigler, 0.7 miles in a straight line from Stigler’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Stigler have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.3–15.4%), 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 Stigler 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 Stigler.
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.