Where Watova residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Watova, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 74048. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Watova
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Watova
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.4%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5.1%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.9%, vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. In all, Watova runs above Oklahoma on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Watova, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 10.3% of working-age adults are uninsured (Oklahoma 11.3%), yet 25.8% say their health is fair or poor, vs 21.2% across the state. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Watova
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21%), 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 Watova’s likely range; Watova’s figures come from ZIP code 74048, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Watova adults…
Watova runs above OK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Watova adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks 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 Watova
No hospital or community health center in Watova 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 Watova; ≈ 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 Watova adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Watova 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.
19.4% of Watova adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Watova 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 Watova adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Watova
Why doesn’t Watova have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Watova.
What hospital is closest to Watova?
Ascension St. John Nowata in Nowata, 5.6 miles in a straight line from Watova’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 Watova?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Morton Nowata Health Center in Nowata, 5.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Watova.
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.