Healthcare in Alva, OK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.8%
near the national average
Depression Rate
27.4%
3.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.7%
1.2pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.1%
0.5pp below 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
36.2%
Arthritis
26.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.5%
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
19.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.4%
Loneliness
34.8%
Lack of Support
23.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.9%
Mobility
15.3%
Cognitive
18.3%
Hearing
9.1%
Vision
5.7%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
9.9%
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
Nearest Hospital
7.4 mi
Share Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share Medical Center | 7.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Kiowa District Hospital | 20.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital | 32.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Fairview Regional Medical Center Authority | 34.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hospital District #6 Patterson Health Center | 40.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Alva has an obesity rate of 35.8%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 27.4%, 3.9pp above the national average. About 10.1% of adults lack health insurance. 76.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.