On CDC estimates, Woodall is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns
Woodall trails Oklahoma on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Woodall. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Woodall
Woodall is in the bottom 7% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Woodall is healthier than only 7% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
In Woodall, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 10.1% of working-age adults are uninsured (Oklahoma 11.3%), yet 25.5% say their health is fair or poor, vs 21.2% across the state. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Woodall
22.4% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 18.5% across Oklahoma. No reliable transportation (12.3% vs 9.6%) and utility shut-off threats (13% vs 10.3%) are higher too. 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 Woodall’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Woodall’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Woodall is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 17% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 3%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Woodall’s median household income is $58,571; among the 8,528 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($44K–$73K), it’s healthier than 8%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Woodall adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.8% of Woodall adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Out of every 100 Woodall adults…
Woodall runs above OK on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Woodall
No hospital or community health center in Woodall 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 Woodall; ≈ 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 Woodall adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Woodall 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.
Woodall and the towns around it
Woodall’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 graded towns around it.
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 Woodall adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Woodall
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Woodall is better than Oklahoma on 0 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Oklahoma figure falls inside Woodall’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Woodall | OK | U.S. | vs OK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.5%22.3–29 | 21.2% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15.3–19.5 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.1%17–21.5 | 18% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 45%38.3–53.3 | 38.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.4%14.4–18.7 | 12.8% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 44.1%40.2–48.8 | 38.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.3%35.3–43.9 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.9%28.8–35.7 | 27.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 13.1%11.7–14.8 | 11.5% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.5–9.1 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.9%8–9.9 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.8%8.5–11.1 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.7%4.3–5.2 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.6%15.4–22 | 16.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.7%17.8–23.9 | 16.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.4%27.8–37.8 | 31.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.2%10.8–16.1 | 14% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.3%36.5–50.1 | 36.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.1%8.4–12.1 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.9%76.7–83.1 | 77.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 49.6%45.6–53.5 | 57.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85%83–86.8 | 84.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.9%76.2–81.5 | 76.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.1%53.7–64.1 | 59.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 64.4%55.2–72.7 | 70.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25%21.6–29.1 | 25.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.9%27.5–38.4 | 33.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.1%22–30.4 | 25.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.4%18.8–26.2 | 18.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.4%13.8–19.2 | 14.1% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13%11.1–15.1 | 10.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.3%10.7–14.2 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.8%15.7–22.3 | 15.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43.2%38.6–48.3 | 38.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.7%18.2–23.4 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19%16.9–21.4 | 17.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.2%10–12.5 | 9.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.8%7–8.7 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.2%9.9–12.6 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.4%4.8–6 | 4.3% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Oklahoma figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Woodall
Is Woodall a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Woodall is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 8%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Woodall?
CDC estimates 45% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.3% and 53.3%, against 38.9% across Oklahoma and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Woodall?
Northeastern Health System in Tahlequah, 8.3 miles in a straight line from Woodall’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Woodall have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.4–12.1%), against 11.3% across Oklahoma.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Woodall more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Woodall.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.