Where Welling residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Welling, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Welling. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Welling
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Welling
1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. Diabetes is also above the state: 16.5%, vs 12.8% across Oklahoma. In all, Welling runs above Oklahoma on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Welling
49.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.1% across Oklahoma. Among those 65 and older, 24.9% have lost all their teeth (Oklahoma 16.4%). Checkups ↓
In Welling, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 10.5% of working-age adults are uninsured (Oklahoma 11.3%), yet 26.9% say their health is fair or poor, vs 21.2% across the state. Checkups ↓
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 Welling’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Welling adults…
Welling runs above OK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Welling adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Care in and near Welling
No hospital or community health center in Welling 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 Welling; ≈ 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.
How Welling adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Welling 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.
20.4% of Welling adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Welling and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Welling adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Welling
Why doesn’t Welling have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Welling.
What hospital is closest to Welling?
Cherokee Nation W W Hastings Indian Hospital in Tahlequah, 4.9 miles in a straight line from Welling’s 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 Welling?
10 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Neohealth Tahlequah Primary Care in Tahlequah, 4.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Welling.
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.