Alfalfa County

OklahomaFIPS 40003

Pop. 5,6990 HospitalsSVI 0.30RUCC 8 (Rural)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
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Hospital Desert

Alfalfa County has no hospital. Residents must travel to neighboring counties for hospital care.

Health Snapshot

MetricAlfalfa CountyState Avg 
Diabetes Prevalence11.1%12.5%
Adult Obesity37.7%42.2%
Uninsured Rate15.0%15.3%
PCPs per 10K3.53.8
Premature Death (YPLL)7,651.137

Source: County Health Rankings (2025)

Workforce Supply

2
Primary Care Physicians
35.3 per 100k
4
NPs & PAs
70.5 per 100k
5
Dentists
0
Hospital Beds
$12,589.23
Medicare Per Capita
1543.0%
Readmission Rate

Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025

CDC PLACES Health Indicators

IndicatorAlfalfa CountyState Avg 
Diabetes13.3%
Obesity39.7%
Depression23.7%
Frequent Mental Distress16.2%
COPD8.6%
Current Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease8.3%
Stroke4.0%
High Blood Pressure42.3%
Poor General Health20.6%
Disability37.6%
No Leisure Physical Activity30.7%
Binge Drinking14.2%
Uninsured9.4%

Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).

Alfalfa County has no hospital. 5 of Oklahoma's counties are hospital deserts.

See all hospital deserts in Oklahoma

Social Vulnerability Index

Overall0.30
Socioeconomic Status0.30
Household Composition & Disability0.38
Minority Status & Language0.51
Housing Type & Transportation0.31

Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.

Health Professional Shortage Areas

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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
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Dental Health
Designated Shortage Area
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area

Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce

Nearest Hospitals

Since Alfalfa County has no hospital, residents travel to nearby facilities.

HospitalCountyBedsDistance
Share Mem HospWoods4219.5 mi
Share Medical CenterWoods2519.6 mi
Fairview Regional Medical Center AuthorityMajor2532.5 mi
Integris Health Enid HospitalGarfield18333.7 mi
St Mary's Regional Medical CenterGarfield22934.1 mi

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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.