Where White Oak residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for White Oak, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for White Oak. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in White Oak
Stroke, heart disease and diabetes run high in White Oak
1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.2%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10%), vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. Diabetes is also above the state: 17.5%, vs 12.8% across Oklahoma. In all, White Oak runs above Oklahoma on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in White Oak, and more people treating it
48.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Oklahoma 38.5%), but 81.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in White Oak
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21%), vs 16.3% across Oklahoma. COPD, which smoking drives, is high too: 10.8%, vs 8% across Oklahoma. Habits ↓
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 White Oak’s likely range.
Out of every 100 White Oak adults…
White Oak runs above OK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of White Oak adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
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 White Oak
No hospital or community health center in White Oak 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 White Oak; ≈ 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).
How White Oak adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 White Oak 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.
15.2% of White Oak adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
White Oak and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinita | D− | 44.2% | 18.4% | 26% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of White Oak adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in White Oak
Why doesn’t White Oak have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for White Oak.
What hospital is closest to White Oak?
Saint Francis Hospital Vinita in Vinita, 7.3 miles in a straight line from White Oak’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 White Oak?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Allensworth Community Health Center in Vinita, 7.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in White Oak.
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.