Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Waukomis is healthier than 68%
Waukomis beats Oklahoma on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Waukomis. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Waukomis
Waukomis is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Waukomis is healthier than 45%. Against the 9,271 towns with similar household incomes ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 68%. Health Grade ↓
Waukomis is an older town
27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across Oklahoma. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Waukomis with the state. Conditions ↓
Fewer Waukomis 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 ↓
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 Waukomis’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Waukomis’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Waukomis is healthier than 45% of U.S. towns. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 65% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 20%).
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). Waukomis’ median household income is $61,339; among the 9,271 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 68%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Waukomis adults…
Waukomis runs below OK on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Waukomis is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across Oklahoma. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Waukomis as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.1% of Waukomis adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Care in and near Waukomis
No hospital or community health center in Waukomis 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 Waukomis; ≈ 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).
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Waukomis adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
How Waukomis adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Waukomis 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.
Waukomis and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waukomis | C+ | 40.2% | 11.2% | 16.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Waukomis adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Waukomis
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Waukomis is better than Oklahoma on 6 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Oklahoma figure falls inside Waukomis’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Waukomis | OK | U.S. | vs OK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.5%15.8–21.7 | 21.2% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.2%11.5–15.1 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%15.1–19.4 | 18% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.2%34.1–46.9 | 38.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.2%9.6–12.9 | 12.8% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.6%33.8–41.5 | 38.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.8%35.7–44 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.4%23.4–29.6 | 27.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.3%9.9–12.7 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.4%7.5–9.3 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%5.9–7.8 | 7.3% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.7%6.5–9 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.4%3–3.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.1%9.9–14.5 | 16.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.7%13.7–19.8 | 16.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.7%24.3–33.8 | 31.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.8%12.2–17.7 | 14% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.8%29.2–40.6 | 36.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.3%7.4–11.6 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.2%74.7–81.5 | 77.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.6%58.8–66.2 | 57.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.9%82.6–87.1 | 84.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.3%72.2–78.1 | 76.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.7%57.6–67.5 | 59.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 65.5%56.8–73.5 | 70.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.2%20.7–27.8 | 25.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.7%26.6–37 | 33.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.7%20.8–29.1 | 25.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14%11.2–17.1 | 18.5% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.2%9.3–13.4 | 14.1% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.1%6.8–9.5 | 10.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.5%6.4–8.8 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.1%8.7–13.8 | 15.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.3%30–39.1 | 38.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.6%12.4–17 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.1%13.9–18.6 | 17.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9%7.9–10.1 | 9.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.2–5.4 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.4%7.2–9.7 | 9.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.1–4.1 | 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 Waukomis
Is Waukomis a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Waukomis is healthier than 45% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Waukomis?
CDC estimates 40.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.1% and 46.9%, against 38.9% across Oklahoma and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Waukomis?
Integris Health Enid Hospital in Enid, 7.3 miles in a straight line from Waukomis’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Waukomis have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.4–11.6%), 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 Waukomis 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 Waukomis.
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.