Taft City Hall · Photo: OKJaguar · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Taft residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Taft, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Taft. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Taft
Stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure run high in Taft
1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7.2%), about twice the Oklahoma rate. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (23%), vs 12.8% across Oklahoma. High blood pressure is also above the state: 57.9%, vs 38.5% across Oklahoma. In all, Taft runs above Oklahoma on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Taft, and more people treating it
57.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Oklahoma 38.5%), but 85.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Taft
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26.8%), vs 18.5% across Oklahoma. Utility shut-off threats (15.6% vs 10.3%) and housing insecurity (19.7% vs 14.1%) are higher too. 24.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Taft’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Taft adults…
Taft runs below OK on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Taft adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
24.9% of Taft adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Care in and near Taft
No hospital or community health center in Taft 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 Taft; ≈ 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 Taft adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Taft runs above Oklahoma.
4 in 10 Taft 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.
Taft and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Taft adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Taft
Why doesn’t Taft have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Taft.
What hospital is closest to Taft?
Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee in Muskogee, 7.9 miles in a straight line from Taft’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 Taft?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Arkansas Verdigris Valley Health Centers in Porter, 7.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Taft.
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.