Where White Water residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for White Water, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for White Water. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in White Water
Dental care lags in White Water
47.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.1% across Oklahoma. Among those 65 and older, 36.1% have lost all their teeth (Oklahoma 16.4%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in White Water
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.9%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5.1%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.9%, vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. In all, White Water runs above Oklahoma on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In White Water, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 10.3% of working-age adults are uninsured (Oklahoma 11.3%), yet 27.8% 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 White Water’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of White Water adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Out of every 100 White Water adults…
White Water runs above OK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near White Water
No hospital or community health center in White Water 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 Water; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How White Water adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, White Water runs above Oklahoma.
1 in 3 White Water 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.
21.8% of White Water adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
White Water 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 White Water adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in White Water
Why doesn’t White Water 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 Water.
What hospital is closest to White Water?
Integris Grove Hospital in Grove, 6.5 miles in a straight line from White Water’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 White Water?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Jay Family Medicine Clinic in Jay, 4.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in White Water.
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.