Where Oklaunion residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Oklaunion, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Oklaunion. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oklaunion
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Oklaunion
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.8%), about twice the Texas rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.3%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Cancer is also above the state: 10.6%, vs 6.1% across Texas. In all, Oklaunion runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Oklaunion, and more people treating it
46.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 81.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Oklaunion
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.7%), vs 12.5% across Texas. 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 Texas figure falls outside Oklaunion’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Oklaunion adults…
Oklaunion runs above TX on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Oklaunion adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Oklaunion
No hospital or community health center in Oklaunion 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 Oklaunion; ≈ 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 Oklaunion adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Oklaunion does better than Texas.
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% of Oklaunion adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Oklaunion 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 Oklaunion adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Oklaunion
Why doesn’t Oklaunion have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Oklaunion.
What hospital is closest to Oklaunion?
Wilbarger General Hospital in Vernon, 9.9 miles in a straight line from Oklaunion’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 Oklaunion?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Club Health Center of Vernon in Vernon, 8.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Oklaunion.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Texas 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.