Photo: JB Lamb · CC BY-SA 3.0Within Oklahoma, Verdigris is healthier than 86% of graded towns
Verdigris differs from Oklahoma on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 15 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Verdigris. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Verdigris
Verdigris looks healthier next to Oklahoma than next to the country
It’s healthier than 86% of the 131 Oklahoma towns we grade, but 55% of towns nationwide. Much of Oklahoma scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Verdigris adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Oklahoma. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke and COPD are less common in Verdigris
Verdigris runs below Oklahoma on four chronic conditions, most of all stroke (3% vs 3.7%), COPD (6.5% vs 8%) and heart disease (6.1% vs 7.3%). A young population is part of it: only 11% of residents are 65 or older (Oklahoma 16%). Conditions ↓
Verdigris is an active town
Only 26% 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 Verdigris’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Verdigris’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Verdigris is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns, #19 of 131 in Oklahoma. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 71% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 25%).
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). Verdigris’ median household income is $84,259; among the 10,451 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($63K–$105K), it’s healthier than 51%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.6% of Verdigris adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Out of every 100 Verdigris adults…
Verdigris runs below OK on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Verdigris residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across Oklahoma. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
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 Verdigris
No hospital or community health center in Verdigris 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 Verdigris; ≈ 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 Verdigris adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
How Verdigris adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Verdigris 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.
Verdigris 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 Verdigris adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Verdigris
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Verdigris is better than Oklahoma on 15 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Oklahoma figure falls inside Verdigris’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Verdigris | OK | U.S. | vs OK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.9%14.7–19.3 | 21.2% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.8%11.3–14.5 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.5–19.6 | 18% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.5%33.4–45.7 | 38.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.7%9.3–12.2 | 12.8% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 34.1%30.6–37.8 | 38.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.4%31.7–39.2 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.4%21.8–27.3 | 27.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.2–12.9 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.5%6.8–8.3 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.5–6.8 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.5%5.7–7.4 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3%2.8–3.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.5%11.8–17.4 | 16.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.9%12.8–17.2 | 16.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26%22.3–30.2 | 31.1% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%13–18.5 | 14% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.1%29.5–41.1 | 36.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.7%7.3–10.4 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.5%73–79.7 | 77.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.9%58.3–65.4 | 57.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85%83–86.8 | 84.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.2%70.2–75.9 | 76.3% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.7%59.8–69.4 | 59.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.7%61.3–77.3 | 70.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.3%21.9–28.9 | 25.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.3%27.6–37.1 | 33.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24%20.5–27.8 | 25.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.9%11.6–16.2 | 18.5% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.6%9.8–13.5 | 14.1% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.3%7.1–9.6 | 10.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.1%7–9.1 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.6%8.6–12.7 | 15.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.8%30.9–39 | 38.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.6%11.9–15.5 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.1%14.3–18.1 | 17.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8%7.2–9 | 9.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.2–5.1 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.1%7.2–9.2 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%3–3.7 | 4.3% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Verdigris
Is Verdigris a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Verdigris is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #19 of 131 in Oklahoma. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 51%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Verdigris?
CDC estimates 39.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.4% and 45.7%, against 38.9% across Oklahoma and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Verdigris?
Claremore Indian Hospital in Claremore, 4.7 miles in a straight line from Verdigris’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Verdigris have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.3–10.4%), 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 Verdigris more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Verdigris.
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.