Science Building · Photo: Jeffrey Beall · CC BY 3.0Within Oklahoma, Weatherford is healthier than 83% of graded towns
Weatherford differs from Oklahoma on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Weatherford. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Weatherford
Weatherford is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Weatherford is healthier than 47%. Against the 7,327 towns with similar household incomes ($41K–$68K), it’s healthier than 79%. Health Grade ↓
Weatherford looks healthier next to Oklahoma than next to the country
It’s healthier than 83% of the 131 Oklahoma towns we grade, but 47% of towns nationwide. Much of Oklahoma scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Weatherford
Weatherford runs below Oklahoma on eight chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (9.1% vs 12.8%), stroke (2.7% vs 3.7%) and heart disease (5.4% vs 7.3%). 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 Weatherford’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Weatherford’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Weatherford is healthier than 47% of U.S. towns, #23 of 131 in Oklahoma. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 90% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). Weatherford’s median household income is $54,704; among the 7,327 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$68K), it’s healthier than 79%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Weatherford compares well: high blood pressure, 30.2% (U.S. 34.4%); high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 30.3% (U.S. 37.1%); arthritis, 21.4% (U.S. 25.3%).
Out of every 100 Weatherford adults…
Weatherford runs below OK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Weatherford residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across Oklahoma. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Weatherford
No hospital or community health center in Weatherford 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 Weatherford; ≈ 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.
1.6 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Weatherford adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
How Weatherford adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Weatherford runs above Oklahoma.
1 in 3 Weatherford 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.
16.8% of Weatherford adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Weatherford and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weatherford | B− | 39.4% | 9.1% | 14.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Weatherford adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Weatherford
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Weatherford is better than Oklahoma on 9 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Oklahoma figure falls inside Weatherford’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Weatherford | OK | U.S. | vs OK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.5%17.1–22.2 | 21.2% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.6%11.2–14.2 | 14.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.6%18.4–22.9 | 18% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.4%32.9–46.1 | 38.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.1%8–10.3 | 12.8% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30.2%27.1–33.4 | 38.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.3%27.1–33.7 | 37.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 21.4%19.2–23.7 | 27.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.6%10.4–12.9 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.1%5.5–6.7 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.4%4.8–6 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.4%5.6–7.3 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.5–3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.3%11.7–17.3 | 16.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.2%12.2–16.4 | 16.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 29.1%24.9–33.5 | 31.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.2%13.6–19.1 | 14% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.8%32.3–46.1 | 36.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.2%9.3–13.5 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.2%70.6–77.6 | 77.9% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.5%52.7–60.6 | 57.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 77%74–79.7 | 84.3% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 68.6%66.4–70.9 | 76.3% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.4%56.1–67 | 59.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 66.2%57–74.9 | 70.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.2%24.7–31.8 | 25.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.8%30.5–41.5 | 33.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.8%20.1–27.9 | 25.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20%16.8–23.6 | 18.5% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.4%12.2–16.8 | 14.1% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.8%9.2–12.4 | 10.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.6%10–13.3 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.8%13.9–19.9 | 15.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.4%35.1–43.7 | 38.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13%11.4–14.8 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20%17.7–22.4 | 17.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.6%6.8–8.4 | 9.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.9%5.3–6.5 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.4%9.1–11.8 | 9.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.2–4 | 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 Weatherford
Is Weatherford a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Weatherford is healthier than 47% of U.S. towns: B− for health, #23 of 131 in Oklahoma. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 79%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Weatherford?
CDC estimates 39.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.9% and 46.1%, against 38.9% across Oklahoma and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Weatherford?
Weatherford Regional Hospital, Inc of Weatherford in Weatherford, 3.6 miles in a straight line from Weatherford’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Weatherford have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.3–13.5%), 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 Weatherford more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Weatherford.
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.