Where Teresita residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Teresita, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Teresita. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Teresita
Dental care lags in Teresita
51.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.1% across Oklahoma. Among those 65 and older, 23.5% have lost all their teeth (Oklahoma 16.4%). Checkups ↓
Stroke and COPD run high in Teresita
1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.6%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. In all, Teresita runs above Oklahoma on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Teresita
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.8%), vs 16.3% across Oklahoma. Habits ↓
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 Teresita’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Teresita adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Out of every 100 Teresita adults…
Teresita 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Teresita
No hospital or community health center in Teresita 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 Teresita; ≈ 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 Teresita adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Teresita 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.
17.9% of Teresita adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Teresita 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowrey | — | — | — | — | |
| Johnson Prairie | — | — | — | — |
Lowrey and Johnson Prairie: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Teresita adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Teresita
Why doesn’t Teresita have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Teresita.
What hospital is closest to Teresita?
Cherokee Nation W W Hastings Indian Hospital in Tahlequah, 14.7 miles in a straight line from Teresita’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Teresita.
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.