Healthcare in Tahlequah, OK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.9%
5.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.7%
3.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.5%
0.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
0.7pp 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
33.9%
Arthritis
25.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.6%
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
21.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.7%
Loneliness
36.0%
Lack of Support
26.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.9%
Mobility
17.0%
Cognitive
20.8%
Hearing
9.3%
Vision
7.3%
Self-Care
4.6%
Independent Living
11.5%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.3 mi
Cherokee Nation W W Hastings Indian Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Nation W W Hastings Indian Hospital | 2.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Memorial Hospital | 19.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Wagoner Community Hospital | 23.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee | 29.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Muskogee Va Medical Center | 29.9 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
Tahlequah has an obesity rate of 41.9%, which is 5.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.7%, 3.2pp above the national average. About 11.3% of adults lack health insurance. 77.0% 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 4.0 out of 5.