Where Sand Springs residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sand Springs, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sand Springs. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sand Springs
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Sand Springs
1 in 12 adults have had cancer (8.6%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.4%), vs 5.7% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.2%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Sand Springs runs above Texas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Sand Springs is short on primary care and mental health care
Sand Springs’ county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Sand Springs’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Sand Springs adults…
Sand Springs runs above TX on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Sand Springs
No hospital or community health center in Sand Springs 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 Sand Springs; ≈ 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 Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sand Springs adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Sand Springs adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
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.
13.2% of Sand Springs adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Sand Springs 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 Sand Springs adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sand Springs
Why doesn’t Sand Springs have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sand Springs.
What hospital is closest to Sand Springs?
Scenic Mountain Medical Center in Big Spring, 8.7 miles in a straight line from Sand Springs’ 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 Sand Springs?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Howard County Community Health Center in Big Spring, 7.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sand Springs.
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.