Where Watts residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Watts, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Watts. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Watts
Making ends meet is harder in Watts
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (27.3%), vs 18.5% across Oklahoma. No reliable transportation (13.8% vs 9.6%) and utility shut-off threats (14.8% vs 10.3%) are higher too. 23.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Watts is behind on routine checkups
It trails Oklahoma on four of five routine checkups and screenings: dentist visits (49.4% vs 57.1%), cholesterol checks (81.3% vs 84.3%), colon screening (48.9% vs 59.7%) and mammograms (58.4% vs 70.4%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Watts
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (24.4%), 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 Watts’ likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
23.9% of Watts adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Keeping up with care
Share of Watts 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.
Out of every 100 Watts adults…
Watts runs above OK on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Watts
No hospital or community health center in Watts 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 Watts; ≈ 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 Watts adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Watts runs above Oklahoma.
1 in 3 Watts 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.
Watts 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 Watts adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Watts
Why doesn’t Watts have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Watts.
What hospital is closest to Watts?
Siloam Springs Regional Hospital in Siloam Springs, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Watts’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Watts?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Siloam Springs Medical Center in Siloam Springs, 5.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Watts.
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.