Where Valliant residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Valliant, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Valliant. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Valliant
Stroke, COPD and heart disease run high in Valliant
1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5.1%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.9%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.1%, vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. In all, Valliant runs above Oklahoma on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Valliant
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (22.9%), vs 18.5% across Oklahoma. No reliable transportation (11.8% vs 9.6%) and utility shut-off threats (12.5% vs 10.3%) are higher too. 20.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Valliant adults get no exercise
37.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 31.1% 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 Valliant’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Valliant adults…
Valliant runs above OK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.9% of Valliant adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
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 Valliant
No hospital or community health center in Valliant 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 Valliant; ≈ 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 Valliant adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
How Valliant adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Valliant 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.
Valliant 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 Valliant adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Valliant
Why doesn’t Valliant have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Valliant.
What hospital is closest to Valliant?
Mccurtain Memorial Hospital in Idabel, 17.5 miles in a straight line from Valliant’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Valliant.
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.