Healthcare in Altus, OK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.7%
4.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.7%
1.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.5%
1.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.0%
4.4pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
37.0%
Arthritis
26.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.0%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
18.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.7%
Loneliness
33.3%
Lack of Support
25.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.4%
Mobility
17.7%
Cognitive
18.4%
Hearing
9.0%
Vision
7.3%
Self-Care
5.0%
Independent Living
10.3%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.6 mi
Jackson County Memorial Hospital Authority
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County Memorial Hospital Authority | 1.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Mangum Regional Medical Center | 21.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Elkview General Hospital | 28.8 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Harmon Memorial Hospital | 33.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Wilbarger General Hospital | 35.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Altus has an obesity rate of 40.7%, which is 4.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.7%, 1.2pp above the national average. About 15.0% of adults lack health insurance. 77.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.