Where Yeager residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Yeager, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 74848. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Yeager
Dental care lags in Yeager
47.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.1% across Oklahoma. Among those 65 and older, 23.2% have lost all their teeth (Oklahoma 16.4%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Yeager
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26.9%), vs 18.5% across Oklahoma. No reliable transportation (13.9% vs 9.6%) and utility shut-off threats (14.9% vs 10.3%) are higher too. 24.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Yeager
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (23.5%), vs 16.3% 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 Yeager’s likely range; Yeager’s figures come from ZIP code 74848, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Yeager 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.
24.3% of Yeager adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across 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.
Out of every 100 Yeager adults…
Yeager runs above OK on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Yeager
No hospital or community health center in Yeager 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 Yeager; ≈ 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 Yeager adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Yeager 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.
Yeager 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 Yeager adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Yeager
Why doesn’t Yeager have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Yeager.
What hospital is closest to Yeager?
Holdenville General Hospital in Holdenville, 5.2 miles in a straight line from Yeager’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 Yeager?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Central Oklahoma Family Medical Center - Holdenville in Holdenville, 5.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Yeager.
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.