Photo: kennethaw88 · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Tecumseh is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns
Tecumseh trails Oklahoma on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tecumseh. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tecumseh
Tecumseh looks healthier next to Oklahoma than next to the country
It’s healthier than 37% of the 131 Oklahoma towns we grade, but 11% of towns nationwide. Much of Oklahoma scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
COPD and stroke run high in Tecumseh
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.8%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.3%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Tecumseh
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.6%), vs 16.3% across Oklahoma. Habits ↓
Tecumseh is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Tecumseh is healthier than 11%. Against the 5,235 towns with similar household incomes ($36K–$61K), it’s healthier than 31%. 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 Tecumseh’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Tecumseh’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Tecumseh is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns, #83 of 131 in Oklahoma. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 29% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 9%).
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). Tecumseh’s median household income is $48,573; among the 5,235 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($36K–$61K), it’s healthier than 31%, 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 Tecumseh is healthier than 37% of graded towns, against 11% nationally.
Out of every 100 Tecumseh adults…
Tecumseh runs above OK on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Oklahoma
Share of adults, with the Oklahoma figure marked.
3.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Tecumseh
No hospital or community health center in Tecumseh 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 Tecumseh; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Tecumseh adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
How Tecumseh adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Tecumseh runs above Oklahoma.
1 in 3 Tecumseh adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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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.
18.3% of Tecumseh adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Tecumseh and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tecumseh | D | 41.7% | 13.5% | 19.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Tecumseh adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Tecumseh
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Tecumseh is better than Oklahoma on 0 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Oklahoma figure falls inside Tecumseh’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Tecumseh | OK | U.S. | vs OK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.3%21.5–27.1 | 21.2% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.4–18.1 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.1%18.1–22.4 | 18% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.7%35.3–48.2 | 38.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.5%11.8–15.4 | 12.8% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 41.8%37.9–45.7 | 38.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.7%35.8–43.8 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.9%28.7–35.2 | 27.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.9%11.4–14.4 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.5–9.2 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8%7.2–8.9 | 7.3% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.8%8.7–11.1 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.3%3.9–4.7 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.5%17.9–25.5 | 16.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.6%17.2–22.2 | 16.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33.8%29.5–38.4 | 31.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.3%10.8–16 | 14% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.9%32.2–43.9 | 36.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.8%9.2–12.6 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.2%75.7–82.5 | 77.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.1%49.4–56.9 | 57.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.5%81.4–85.6 | 84.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.7%72.8–78.3 | 76.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.8%52.6–62.9 | 59.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 66.7%58.2–74.5 | 70.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.5%23–30.4 | 25.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.9%30.2–40.1 | 33.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26%22.4–29.8 | 25.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.8%17.9–24 | 18.5% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15%12.9–17.1 | 14.1% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.4%9.9–13 | 10.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11%9.6–12.4 | 9.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.3%15.7–21.2 | 15.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 42.6%38.3–47.1 | 38.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20%17.8–22.3 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.8%17.8–22 | 17.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.3%9.3–11.5 | 9.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.9%6.3–7.6 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.4%10.2–12.7 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.5–5.5 | 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 Tecumseh
Is Tecumseh a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Tecumseh is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns: D for health, #83 of 131 in Oklahoma. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 31%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Tecumseh?
CDC estimates 41.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.3% and 48.2%, against 38.9% across Oklahoma and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Tecumseh?
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee in Shawnee, 4.1 miles in a straight line from Tecumseh’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Tecumseh have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.2–12.6%), 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 Tecumseh 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 Tecumseh.
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.