Turley’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Turley differs from Oklahoma on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 22 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Turley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Turley
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Turley
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.7%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.1%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. Heart disease is also above the state: 11%, vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. In all, Turley runs above Oklahoma on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Turley is in the bottom 1% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Turley is healthier than only 1% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
More Turley adults lack emotional support
1 in 3 adults lack social or emotional support (31%), vs 25.2% across Oklahoma. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 21.1%, vs 18% across Oklahoma. Mind & connection ↓
More high blood pressure in Turley, and more people treating it
46.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Oklahoma 38.5%), but 79.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. 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 Turley’s likely range.
What’s behind Turley’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Turley is near the bottom of U.S. towns, #125 of 131 in Oklahoma. All seven of Turley’s estimates fall in the lowest 8% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is no exercise: 44.8% of adults, against 31.1% across Oklahoma and 24.7% nationally.
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). Turley’s median household income is $42,298; among the 3,127 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($32K–$53K), it’s healthier than 4%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Turley compares well: binge drinking, 11% (U.S. 15.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 79.8% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Turley adults…
Turley runs above OK on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Turley adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Turley runs above Oklahoma.
2 in 5 Turley adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Turley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Care in and near Turley
No hospital or community health center in Turley 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 Turley; ≈ 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.
1.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
31.4% of Turley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Turley 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Turley adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Turley
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Turley is better than Oklahoma on 2 and worse on 22; on the rest, the Oklahoma figure falls inside Turley’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Turley | OK | U.S. | vs OK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 33.9%31.1–36.8 | 21.2% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.3%18.5–22.3 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.1%19.2–23.3 | 18% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43%39.2–47.4 | 38.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 19.1%17.3–21.3 | 12.8% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 46.1%43.4–49.2 | 38.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.2%37.4–43.4 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.2%29.8–35 | 27.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.8%11.5–14.2 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.6%6.9–8.3 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 11%10.1–12.1 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13.7%12.4–15.2 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.1%5.6–6.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 30.6%26.3–35.1 | 16.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 24.8%22.4–27.5 | 16.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 44.8%41.4–48.6 | 31.1% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11%9.4–13 | 14% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.9%35.9–43.9 | 36.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 18%15.8–20.4 | 11.3% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.1%74.5–79.9 | 77.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 46.5%43.3–49.7 | 57.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.2%80.3–84.3 | 84.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.8%77.4–82.1 | 76.3% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 56.5%52.2–60.8 | 59.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 66.4%59.2–73 | 70.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.6%26–31.7 | 25.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 37.7%33.3–42.1 | 33.1% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31%27.3–34.9 | 25.2% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 33.1%29.7–37 | 18.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 22.9%20.4–25.8 | 14.1% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 18.1%16–20.3 | 10.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 16%14.3–17.9 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 31.4%28–35.1 | 15.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 51.5%48.3–54.9 | 38.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 27.3%24.9–29.7 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 23.4%21.4–25.6 | 17.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 12.3%11.3–13.6 | 9.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 11%10.1–11.9 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 15.2%13.8–16.7 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.3%7.6–9 | 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 Turley
Is Turley a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Turley is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health, #125 of 131 in Oklahoma. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 4%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Turley?
CDC estimates 43% of adults have obesity, likely between 39.2% and 47.4%, against 38.9% across Oklahoma and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Turley?
Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa, 7.0 miles in a straight line from Turley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Turley have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 18% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 15.8–20.4%), 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 Turley more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Turley.
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.