Where Talihina residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Talihina, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Talihina. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Talihina
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Talihina
1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.4%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.3%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. Diabetes is also above the state: 17.6%, vs 12.8% across Oklahoma. In all, Talihina runs above Oklahoma on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 32% of residents are 65 or older (Oklahoma 16%), and stroke, COPD and diabetes are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Talihina
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.8%), vs 18.5% across Oklahoma. No reliable transportation (13% vs 9.6%) and utility shut-off threats (13.5% vs 10.3%) are higher too. 21.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Talihina
49% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.1% across Oklahoma. Among those 65 and older, 21.9% have lost all their teeth (Oklahoma 16.4%). 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 Talihina’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Talihina adults…
Talihina runs above OK on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Talihina is an older town: 32% 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 Talihina as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.7% of Talihina adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Keeping up with care
Share of Talihina adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Care in and near Talihina
No hospital or community health center in Talihina 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 Talihina; ≈ 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 Talihina adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Talihina 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.
Talihina and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 Talihina adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Talihina
Why doesn’t Talihina have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Talihina.
What hospital is closest to Talihina?
Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority in Talihina, 4.4 miles in a straight line from Talihina’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Talihina.
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.