Healthcare in Lawton, OK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.8%
7.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.5%
2.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.2%
1.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.0%
2.4pp 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
34.7%
Arthritis
26.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.9%
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
19.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.5%
Loneliness
34.4%
Lack of Support
27.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.1%
Mobility
17.7%
Cognitive
19.9%
Hearing
8.2%
Vision
7.3%
Self-Care
5.0%
Independent Living
10.9%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.0 mi
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comanche County Memorial Hospital | 5.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Southwestern Medical Center | 5.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Jim Taliaferro Comm Mental Health Ctr | 5.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Lawton Indian Hospital | 8.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| The Physicians' Hospital In Anadarko | 31.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Lawton has an obesity rate of 43.8%, which is 7.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.5%, 2.0pp above the national average. About 13.0% of adults lack health insurance. 77.4% 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.