Health · Seminole
Seminole, OK health
Seminole differs from Oklahoma on 21 of 40 measures. Where it trails the state most: more adults without reliable transportation (16.1% vs 9.6%) and more older adults who have lost all their teeth (27.4% vs 16.4%).
CDC PLACES 2025 · adults 18+ · CDC's estimate for SeminoleTownTapestry Health GradeNew
D−
Seminole’s Health Grade: D−
On seven CDC health estimates for adults, Seminole is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns.
DSelf-rated healthD-Physical distressD-Mental distressD-ObesityDDiabetesD-SmokingD-Exercise
All U.S. towns we grade (19,420)Healthier than 2%
Less healthyHealthier
Oklahoma towns we grade (237)Healthier than 6%
Towns with similar incomes, $29K–$49K (2,050)Healthier than 10%
About what its income would suggest. Seminole does about as well against towns with similar incomes as against all towns.
These are estimates. At the ends of CDC’s likely ranges, Seminole could be anywhere from D− to D.
How the Health Grade works
- Seven CDC estimates. Adults in fair or poor health, frequent physical distress, frequent mental distress, obesity, diabetes, smoking and no exercise (CDC PLACES, 2025 release). On each one a town earns the share of U.S. towns doing worse, and those shares are averaged. It’s the same score as our Healthiest towns in Oklahoma ranking.
- Graded on a national curve. Every U.S. town with 1,000+ residents and all seven estimates (19,420 places) is lined up by score: A+ top 5%A next 10%A- next 10%B B+ to B−, next 30%C C+ to C−, next 30%D D and D−, bottom 15%
- Not adjusted for income. Wealthier towns are usually healthier, and the grade shows that as it is. The similar-incomes bar compares Seminole with U.S. towns whose median household income is within 25% of its own.
- Modeled, not measured. CDC combines national survey answers with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix. Seminole uses CDC’s own estimate for it. High blood pressure is left out because it tracks age more than anything else. The confidence line recomputes the grade with every estimate at the low, then the high, end of its range.
Report card
How Seminole compares with Oklahoma
Each theme counts how many of its measures are better, worse or too close to call against the state. Tap one to jump to it.
Chronic conditions
46.2% have obesity
0 better3 close9 worse
Habits
39.7% get no exercise
0 better2 close2 worse
Care & screenings
77.6% had a checkup
0 better4 close3 worse
Mind & connection
37.7% feel lonely
0 better2 close3 worse
Everyday needs
30.7% face food insecurity
0 better1 close4 worse
Disability
49% have a disability
7 measures · shown without a better/worse judgment
Chronic conditions
Out of every 100 Seminole adults…
43 of every 100 Seminole adults have high blood pressure
Oklahoma: 39 in 100 · worse · margin 38.8–47.1%
Bars show Seminole; the black tick is Oklahoma. Tap a condition to see it as people.
Habits
Everyday habits, side by side with the state
Seminole, betterSeminole, worseToo close to callOklahoma
Get no exerciseshare of adults
39.7% Seminole
OK 31.1%
OK 31.1%
Sleep under 7 hoursshare of adults
42% Seminole
OK 36.8%
OK 36.8%
Binge drinkshare of adults
13.3% Seminole
OK 14%
OK 14%
Smoke cigarettesshare of adults
24.9% Seminole
OK 16.3%
OK 16.3%
0%10%20%30%40%50%
Care & screenings
Keeping up with care
Share of Seminole adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Yearly checkup
OK 78%Dentist visit
OK 57%Cholesterol check
OK 84%Colon screening
OK 60%Mammogram
OK 70%Taking BP meds
OK 76%1 in 7
working-age adults has no health insurance
Seminole 13.8% · Oklahoma 1 in 9 (11.3%)
Mind & connection
How Seminole adults are doing
1 in 3Seminole adults feel lonely
37.7% · Oklahoma 33.1% · too close to call
1 in 3Seminole adults have been diagnosed with depression
29.5% · Oklahoma 25.5% · worse
1 in 4Seminole adults lack social or emotional support
28.2% · Oklahoma 25.2% · too close to call
1 in 4Seminole adults are in frequent mental distress
22.6% · Oklahoma 18% · worse
Everyday needs
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
1 in 3
Seminole adults worry about having enough food
30.7% · OK 18.5% · worse
1 in 5
Seminole adults worry about keeping their housing
20.7% · OK 14.1% · worse
1 in 6
Seminole adults were threatened with a utility shut-off
17.1% · OK 10.3% · worse
1 in 6
Seminole adults lack reliable transportation
16.1% · OK 9.6% · worse
29.5% of Seminole adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Disability
Living with a disability
49%
of Seminole adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Walking or climbing stairs23.5%
Thinking or memory24.1%
Hearing11.5%
Errands alone15%
Vision9.9%
Dressing or bathing7%
Black tick: Oklahoma. Shown without a better/worse judgment.
Getting care
Care in and near Seminole
1 community health center in Seminole, plus the nearest just outside it.
HNearest ERPrague Regional Memorial HospitalPrague · 17.7 miDirections →
+Low-cost careCentral Oklahoma Family Medical CenterSeminole · 2.9 mi · sliding-scale feesDirections →
2.9 mi
Central Oklahoma Family Medical Center
4 sites · nearest in Seminole
Central Oklahoma Family Medical Center - SeminoleSeminole · 2.9 mi
Central Oklahoma Family Medical Center - Seminole IISeminole · 3 mi
Central Oklahoma Family Medical Center - HoldenvilleHoldenville · 18.1 mi
Central Oklahoma Family Medical Center - MainKonawa · 19.9 mi
10.2 mi
East Central Oklahoma Fam
2 sites · nearest in Wewoka
East Central Oklahoma Family Health CenterWewoka · 10.2 mi
East Central Oklahoma Family Health CenterWetumka · 23 mi
Nothing matches.
! Primary careSeminole's county is a federal shortage area for some residents.Low-income residents, Seminole County · need score 19 of 25
! Dental careSeminole's county is a federal shortage area for some residents.Low-income residents, Seminole County · need score 20 of 25
! Mental healthSeminole's county is a federal shortage area.MHCA 18/Southern Oklahoma · need score 18 of 25
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 Seminole. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
All 40 measures for Seminole
| Measure | Seminole | Margin | Oklahoma | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 42.9% | 38.8–47.1% | 38.5% | worse |
| High cholesterol | 40.2% | 36.1–44.5% | 37.7% | about the same |
| Obesity | 46.2% | 38.5–54.2% | 38.9% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 31.1% | 27.9–34.4% | 27.8% | worse |
| Depression | 29.5% | 25.6–33.7% | 25.5% | worse |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 27.4% | 23.3–31.9% | 16.4% | worse |
| Asthma | 13.5% | 12–15.1% | 11.5% | worse |
| Cancer (not skin) | 7.5% | 6.8–8.3% | 7.8% | about the same |
| Diabetes | 15.9% | 14–18% | 12.8% | worse |
| COPD | 12.3% | 11.1–13.8% | 8% | worse |
| Heart disease | 9.3% | 8.4–10.3% | 7.3% | worse |
| Stroke | 5.1% | 4.7–5.5% | 3.7% | worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 24.9% | 22–28.1% | 16.3% | worse |
| Binge drink | 13.3% | 10.8–16.1% | 14% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 39.7% | 34.7–45.1% | 31.1% | worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42% | 35.2–49.6% | 36.8% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 77.6% | 74.1–81.1% | 77.9% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 43.7% | 39.9–47.5% | 57.1% | worse |
| Cholesterol check | 79.5% | 77.1–81.7% | 84.3% | worse |
| Colon screening | 54.9% | 49.5–60.6% | 59.7% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 63.6% | 54.4–72.2% | 70.4% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 75.2% | 72.7–77.7% | 76.3% | about the same |
| No health insurance | 13.8% | 12–16.1% | 11.3% | worse |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 37.7% | 32.3–43.1% | 33.1% | about the same |
| Lack emotional support | 28.2% | 24.2–32.4% | 25.2% | about the same |
| Frequent mental distress | 22.6% | 20.2–25.1% | 18% | worse |
| Fair or poor health | 30.1% | 26.9–33.7% | 21.2% | worse |
| Frequent physical distress | 19.2% | 17.1–21.5% | 14.3% | worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 30.7% | 27–34.4% | 18.5% | worse |
| Housing insecurity | 20.7% | 18–23.4% | 14.1% | worse |
| Utility shut-off threat | 17.1% | 15–19.3% | 10.3% | worse |
| No reliable transportation | 16.1% | 14.3–18% | 9.6% | worse |
| Receive SNAP | 29.5% | 25.9–33.1% | 15.1% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 49% | 44.2–53.9% | 38.9% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 23.5% | 21.1–26.2% | 17.1% | |
| Thinking or memory | 24.1% | 21.6–26.8% | 17.3% | |
| Hearing | 11.5% | 10.3–12.8% | 9.1% | |
| Vision | 9.9% | 9–10.8% | 6% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 7% | 6.3–7.6% | 4.3% | |
| Errands alone | 15% | 13.5–16.7% | 9.6% | |
About these numbers
How CDC estimates town health
They're modeled estimatesCDC combines a large national health survey with each area's age, sex, race and income mix to estimate local rates. Nobody surveyed Seminole door to door.
Close calls stay grayEvery figure has a margin of error. When the Oklahoma figure falls inside it, we don't call Seminole better or worse.
CDC's own town estimateCDC publishes Seminole directly, so these are its own figures.
CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Oklahoma figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau.