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Health in Weleetka · CDC PLACES 2025

Where Weleetka residents get care

CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Weleetka, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.

Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Weleetka. How CDC estimates town health

What stands out · In brief

What stands out about health in Weleetka

Stroke, COPD and heart disease run high in Weleetka

1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.2%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.8%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. Heart disease is also above the state: 11.4%, vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. In all, Weleetka runs above Oklahoma on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓

Dental care lags in Weleetka

46.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.1% across Oklahoma. Among those 65 and older, 31.3% have lost all their teeth (Oklahoma 16.4%). Checkups ↓

Making ends meet is harder in Weleetka

1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26.9%), vs 18.5% across Oklahoma. No reliable transportation (13.8% vs 9.6%) and utility shut-off threats (14.6% vs 10.3%) are higher too. 24% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.1% 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 Weleetka’s likely range.

★ What stands out · Chronic conditions

Out of every 100 Weleetka adults…

Weleetka runs above OK on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.

6 of every 100 Weleetka adults have had a stroke
Oklahoma: 4 in 100 · worse · likely 5.5–6.8%
Better than OKWorseAbout the sameOklahoma
Checkups & screenings

Keeping up with care

Share of Weleetka adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.

80%Yearly checkupOK 78%
47%Dentist visitOK 57%
84%Cholesterol checkOK 84%
56%Colon screeningOK 60%
64%MammogramOK 70%
80%Taking BP medsOK 76%
1 in 8
working-age adults has no health insurance
Weleetka 12.4% · Oklahoma 1 in 9 (11.3%)
Everyday needs

Making ends meet

Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.

1 in 4
Weleetka adults worry about having enough food
26.9% · OK 18.5%
Worse than OK
1 in 5
Weleetka adults worry about keeping their housing
18.3% · OK 14.1%
Worse than OK
1 in 7
Weleetka adults were threatened with a utility shut-off
14.6% · OK 10.3%
Worse than OK
1 in 7
Weleetka adults lack reliable transportation
13.8% · OK 9.6%
Worse than OK

24% of Weleetka adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.

Getting care

Care in and near Weleetka

No hospital or community health center in Weleetka itself. These are the nearest.

HNearest ERHillcrest Hospital HenryettaHenryetta · 9.9 miDirections →
+Low-cost careEast Central Oklahoma FamWetumka · 9.3 mi · sliding-scale feesDirections →
9.3 mi
East Central Oklahoma Fam
4 sites · nearest in Wetumka
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
9.9 mi
Hillcrest Hospital Henryetta
Henryetta · not rated
ER
10.1 mi
Creek Nation Community Hospital
Okemah · not rated
ERRural critical access
11.3 mi
Stigler Health and Wellness Center
3 sites · nearest in Okemah
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
21.3 mi
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Medical Center
Okmulgee · not rated
ER
22.2 mi
Holdenville General Hospital
Holdenville · not rated
ERRural critical access
✓ Primary careNo HRSA shortage area covers Weleetka itself
✓ Dental careNo HRSA shortage area covers Weleetka itself
✓ Mental healthNo HRSA shortage area covers Weleetka itself

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 Weleetka; ≈ 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).

Habits

Everyday habits, side by side with Oklahoma

Share of adults, with the Oklahoma figure marked.

Get no exercise 39.5%OK 31.1%
Sleep under 7 hours 39.7%OK 36.8%
Binge drink 12.1%OK 14%
Smoke cigarettes 24.5%OK 16.3%
0%10%20%30%40%
Weleetka, betterWeleetka, worseAbout the sameOklahoma
Where Weleetka gets moving

Walk with neighbors

The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.

Mind & connection

How Weleetka adults are doing

About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.

1 in 3Weleetka adults feel lonely
34% · OK 33.1% · About the same as OK
3 in 10Weleetka adults lack social or emotional support
28.1% · OK 25.2% · About the same as OK
1 in 4Weleetka adults have been diagnosed with depression
25% · OK 25.5% · About the same as OK
1 in 5Weleetka adults are in frequent mental distress
19.3% · OK 18% · About the same as OK
The one neighbors can help with

1 in 3 Weleetka adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.

Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.

Find a group →

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.

Around town

Weleetka and the towns around it

How health changes across the town line.

Health next door

TownHealthObesityDiabetesSmokingFigures from

Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.

Disability

Living with a disability

Shown without a better/worse judgment.

48.4%

of Weleetka adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.

Walking or climbing stairs26.5%
Thinking or memory20.7%
Hearing13.7%
Errands alone13.7%
Vision9.9%
Dressing or bathing7.1%
Oklahoma

Questions about health in Weleetka

Why doesn’t Weleetka have a Health Grade?

Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Weleetka.

What hospital is closest to Weleetka?

Hillcrest Hospital Henryetta in Henryetta, 9.9 miles in a straight line from Weleetka’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 Weleetka?

1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is East Central Oklahoma Family Health Center in Wetumka, 9.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.

Neighbors talk health

Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Weleetka.

Town Square →
Ask your neighbors

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.