Where Welch residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Welch, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Welch. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Welch
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Welch
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.8%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.4%, vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. In all, Welch runs above Oklahoma on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Welch
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.7%), vs 16.3% across Oklahoma. Habits ↓
Welch has a community health center but no hospital
Community Health Center of Northeast Oklahoma is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Integris Miami Hospital in Miami, 12.4 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Welch’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Welch adults…
Welch runs above OK on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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 Welch
1 community health center in Welch, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Welch; ≈ 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 Welch adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
How Welch adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Welch 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 Welch adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Welch 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 Welch adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Welch
Why doesn’t Welch have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Welch.
What hospital is closest to Welch?
Integris Miami Hospital in Miami, 12.4 miles in a straight line from Welch’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Welch?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Welch Community Health Center in Welch, 0.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Welch.
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.