Where Washita residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Washita, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Washita. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Washita
Smoking is more common in Washita
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.5%), vs 16.3% across Oklahoma. Habits ↓
Stroke and heart disease run high in Washita
1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.4%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. Conditions ↓
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 Washita’s likely range.
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.
Out of every 100 Washita adults…
Washita runs above OK on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Washita
No hospital or community health center in Washita 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 Washita; ≈ 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 Washita adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
How Washita adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Washita 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.
17.8% of Washita adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Washita 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 Washita adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Washita
Why doesn’t Washita have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Washita.
What hospital is closest to Washita?
The Physicians' Hospital in Anadarko in Anadarko, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Washita’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Washita?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Variety Care - Ft. Cobb Health Center in Fort Cobb, 5.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Washita.
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.