How healthy is Boynton?
Boynton differs from Oklahoma on 22 of 40 measures. It has fewer binge drinkers (10.9% vs 14%) and fewer adults with depression (21.9% vs 25.5%). Where it trails the state: more adults who have had a stroke (6.2% vs 3.7%).
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Boynton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Boynton
Read from the numbers below. The page puts what stands out first.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
23.7% of Boynton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Care in and near Boynton
No hospital or community health center in Boynton itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Boynton; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Oklahoma
Share of adults, with the Oklahoma figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Boynton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Out of every 100 Boynton adults…
Boynton runs below OK on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
How Boynton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Boynton runs above Oklahoma.
1 in 3 Boynton adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Boynton adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Not graded
Health Grades cover towns with 1,000 or more residents. CDC's estimates for a place of 114 people are less certain, so we show Boynton's figures without a grade.
All 40 CDC measures for Boynton
| Measure | Boynton | Likely range | Oklahoma | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 52.4% | 48.1–56.7% | 38.5% | worse |
| High cholesterol | 41.7% | 37.1–46.4% | 37.7% | about the same |
| Obesity | 45.3% | 38–53.1% | 38.9% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 35.5% | 31.6–39.3% | 27.8% | worse |
| Depression | 21.9% | 18.6–25.4% | 25.5% | better |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 19.9% | 16.4–23.6% | 16.4% | about the same |
| Asthma | 13% | 11.4–14.7% | 11.5% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 7.8% | 6.9–8.7% | 7.8% | about the same |
| Diabetes | 20% | 17.4–22.7% | 12.8% | worse |
| COPD | 10.7% | 9.1–12.4% | 8% | worse |
| Heart disease | 9.8% | 8.6–11.1% | 7.3% | worse |
| Stroke | 6.2% | 5.4–6.9% | 3.7% | worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.5% | 16.3–23% | 16.3% | about the same |
| Binge drink | 10.9% | 8.8–13.3% | 14% | better |
| Get no exercise | 38% | 32.5–43.8% | 31.1% | worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 45.4% | 39–52% | 36.8% | worse |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 83% | 79.7–85.8% | 77.9% | better |
| Dentist visit | 50.5% | 46.6–54.4% | 57.1% | worse |
| Cholesterol check | 87.5% | 85.5–89.5% | 84.3% | better |
| Colon screening | 66.1% | 60.8–71% | 59.7% | better |
| Mammogram | 73.8% | 66.3–80.5% | 70.4% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 82% | 79.5–84.2% | 76.3% | better |
| No health insurance | 10.4% | 8.1–13.3% | 11.3% | about the same |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 35% | 29.8–40.5% | 33.1% | about the same |
| Lack emotional support | 30.3% | 26.1–35% | 25.2% | worse |
| Frequent mental distress | 18.1% | 15.9–20.4% | 18% | about the same |
| Fair or poor health | 28.5% | 24.4–32.9% | 21.2% | worse |
| Frequent physical distress | 17.4% | 15.1–19.8% | 14.3% | worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 24.9% | 20.6–29.5% | 18.5% | worse |
| Housing insecurity | 18.8% | 15.8–22.1% | 14.1% | worse |
| Utility shut-off threat | 15.1% | 13–17.5% | 10.3% | worse |
| No reliable transportation | 12.7% | 10.9–14.8% | 9.6% | worse |
| Receive SNAP | 23.7% | 19.5–28.1% | 15.1% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 46.7% | 41.5–51.9% | 38.9% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 25.7% | 22.2–29.2% | 17.1% | |
| Thinking or memory | 18.5% | 16.1–21% | 17.3% | |
| Hearing | 9.7% | 8.5–10.9% | 9.1% | |
| Vision | 8.7% | 7.5–9.9% | 6% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 6.9% | 5.9–8.1% | 4.3% | |
| Errands alone | 12% | 10.4–13.8% | 9.6% | |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC combines a large national health survey with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix to estimate local rates. Nobody surveyed Boynton door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the Oklahoma figure falls inside it, we don’t call Boynton better or worse.
CDC publishes Boynton directly, so these are its own figures.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Boynton.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Oklahoma figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.