Healthcare in Howe, OK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.6%
4.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.8%
4.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.5%
2.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
3.5pp 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
39.5%
Arthritis
29.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.3%
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
21.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.8%
Loneliness
36.0%
Lack of Support
27.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
45.7%
Mobility
21.7%
Cognitive
22.5%
Hearing
10.8%
Vision
8.3%
Self-Care
5.9%
Independent Living
13.1%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.3 mi
Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center | 7.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Waldron | 27.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority | 28.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Baptist Health - Fort Smith | 31.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Valley Behavioral Health System | 31.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Howe has an obesity rate of 40.6%, which is 4.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.8%, 4.3pp above the national average. About 14.1% of adults lack health insurance. 77.0% 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 2.0 out of 5.