How healthy is Valliant?
Valliant differs from Oklahoma on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 16 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Valliant. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Valliant
Stroke, COPD and heart disease run high in Valliant
1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5.1%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.9%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.1%, vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. In all, Valliant runs above Oklahoma on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Valliant
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (22.9%), vs 18.5% across Oklahoma. No reliable transportation (11.8% vs 9.6%) and utility shut-off threats (12.5% vs 10.3%) are higher too. 20.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Valliant adults get no exercise
37.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 31.1% across Oklahoma. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Oklahoma figure falls outside Valliant’s likely range; no Health Grade: estimates for a town this small are less certain.
Out of every 100 Valliant adults…
Valliant runs above OK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.9% of Valliant adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
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.
Care in and near Valliant
No hospital or community health center in Valliant 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 Valliant; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Valliant adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
How Valliant adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Valliant 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 Valliant 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 883 people are less certain, so we show Valliant's figures without a grade.
All 40 CDC measures for Valliant
| Measure | Valliant | Likely range | Oklahoma | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 43.5% | 39.1–47.7% | 38.5% | worse |
| High cholesterol | 40.2% | 35.8–44.6% | 37.7% | about the same |
| Obesity | 41.5% | 33.8–49.6% | 38.9% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 33.5% | 30.1–37.1% | 27.8% | worse |
| Depression | 26.1% | 22.3–30% | 25.5% | about the same |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 18.3% | 15.3–22.1% | 16.4% | about the same |
| Asthma | 13.2% | 11.6–14.7% | 11.5% | worse |
| Cancer (not skin) | 9.2% | 8.2–10.2% | 7.8% | worse |
| Diabetes | 15.5% | 13.4–17.5% | 12.8% | worse |
| COPD | 10.9% | 9.3–12.6% | 8% | worse |
| Heart disease | 9.1% | 8–10.2% | 7.3% | worse |
| Stroke | 5.1% | 4.5–5.7% | 3.7% | worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.8% | 16.7–22.8% | 16.3% | worse |
| Binge drink | 12.1% | 9.8–14.7% | 14% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 37.1% | 31.5–42.6% | 31.1% | worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.8% | 31.5–44.8% | 36.8% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 80% | 76.5–83.2% | 77.9% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 50.7% | 46.9–54.7% | 57.1% | worse |
| Cholesterol check | 84.5% | 82.3–86.6% | 84.3% | about the same |
| Colon screening | 58.5% | 53.4–63.8% | 59.7% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 68% | 59.7–76.3% | 70.4% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 79.4% | 76.8–81.8% | 76.3% | better |
| No health insurance | 11.7% | 9.5–14.1% | 11.3% | about the same |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 35.1% | 29.7–40.9% | 33.1% | about the same |
| Lack emotional support | 26.4% | 22.4–30.6% | 25.2% | about the same |
| Frequent mental distress | 19.6% | 17.3–21.9% | 18% | about the same |
| Fair or poor health | 26.3% | 22.7–30.1% | 21.2% | worse |
| Frequent physical distress | 17.2% | 15–19.5% | 14.3% | worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 22.9% | 19.4–26.8% | 18.5% | worse |
| Housing insecurity | 16.4% | 14.1–19% | 14.1% | about the same |
| Utility shut-off threat | 12.5% | 10.8–14.3% | 10.3% | worse |
| No reliable transportation | 11.8% | 10.3–13.4% | 9.6% | worse |
| Receive SNAP | 20.9% | 17.7–24.6% | 15.1% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 45.1% | 40–50.1% | 38.9% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 23% | 19.8–26% | 17.1% | |
| Thinking or memory | 20.1% | 17.6–22.6% | 17.3% | |
| Hearing | 11.1% | 9.8–12.4% | 9.1% | |
| Vision | 8% | 7–9% | 6% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 5.8% | 5–6.6% | 4.3% | |
| Errands alone | 12.8% | 11.1–14.5% | 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 Valliant door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the Oklahoma figure falls inside it, we don’t call Valliant better or worse.
CDC publishes Valliant directly, so these are its own figures.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Valliant.
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.