Healthcare in Gowen, OK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.0%
6.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.2%
1.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.8%
5.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.3%
2.7pp 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
43.6%
Arthritis
35.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
25.4%
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
19.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.2%
Loneliness
33.1%
Lack of Support
27.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
48.8%
Mobility
25.1%
Cognitive
21.1%
Hearing
15.1%
Vision
9.1%
Self-Care
6.7%
Independent Living
13.3%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
19.1 mi
Mcalester Regional Health Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcalester Regional Health Center | 19.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Carl Albert Community Mental Health Center | 19.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority | 26.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Haskell Regional Hospital, Inc | 33.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Pushmataha Hospital | 44.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Gowen has an obesity rate of 43.0%, which is 6.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.2%, 1.7pp above the national average. About 13.3% of adults lack health insurance. 77.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.