Healthcare in Carter, OK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.5%
4.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.3%
1.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.5%
3.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.7%
4.1pp 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
41.8%
Arthritis
32.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
28.1%
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
19.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.3%
Loneliness
34.2%
Lack of Support
27.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
45.7%
Mobility
23.1%
Cognitive
20.8%
Hearing
11.7%
Vision
8.1%
Self-Care
6.3%
Independent Living
12.5%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
13.7 mi
Great Plains Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Plains Regional Medical Center | 13.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mangum Regional Medical Center | 26.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Elkview General Hospital | 27.9 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Roger Mills Memorial Hospital | 30.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Clinton Regional Hospital | 36.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Carter has an obesity rate of 40.5%, which is 4.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.3%, 1.8pp above the national average. About 14.7% of adults lack health insurance. 76.8% 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 2.0 out of 5.