Beckham County
OklahomaFIPS 40009
Pop. 22,4102 HospitalsSVI 0.84RUCC 7 (Rural)PC HPSADental HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Beckham County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 12.1% | 12.5% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 42.7% | 42.2% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 15.5% | 15.3% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 5.0 | 3.8 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 11,752.686 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
12
Primary Care Physicians
54.4 per 100k
32
NPs & PAs
145.2 per 100k
12
Dentists
60
Hospital Beds
2.7 per 1,000
$13,340.07
Medicare Per Capita
1325.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Beckham County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.9% | — | |
| Obesity | 40.1% | — | |
| Depression | 24.9% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.9% | — | |
| COPD | 10.2% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 20.5% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 8.6% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.3% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.2% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 24.9% | — | |
| Disability | 42.5% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 35.0% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 14.1% | — | |
| Uninsured | 13.3% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.84
Socioeconomic Status0.85
Household Composition & Disability0.30
Minority Status & Language0.63
Housing Type & Transportation0.97
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
✓
Mental Health
Not Designated
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Beckham County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erick Hosp | Erick | 10 | Rural |
| Great Plains Regional Medical Center | Elk City | 62 | Rural |
Hospital Closures
| Hospital | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sayre Community Hospital | 2018 | Complete |
Source: UNC Sheps Center for Health Services Research
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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.