Healthcare in Fort Towson, OK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

41.2%

5.1pp above the national average

Depression Rate

24.3%

0.8pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.7%

3.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.4%

1.2pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

42.8%

Arthritis

35.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

17.6%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

17.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.3%

Loneliness

32.8%

Lack of Support

25.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

42.3%

Mobility

21.5%

Cognitive

17.0%

Hearing

12.2%

Vision

6.7%

Self-Care

4.9%

Independent Living

10.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

1.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

13.5 mi

Choctaw Memorial Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Choctaw Memorial Hospital13.5 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Pushmataha Hospital24.0 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Mccurtain Memorial Hospital29.0 miCritical Access Hospitals2/5✓
Paris Regional Medical Center31.7 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5✓
Atoka County Medical Center49.1 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Fort Towson has an obesity rate of 41.2%, which is 5.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.3%, 0.8pp above the national average. About 9.4% of adults lack health insurance. 80.8% 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 1.7 out of 5.