Cotton County

OklahomaFIPS 40033

Pop. 5,5270 HospitalsSVI 0.39RUCC 3 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSA
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Hospital Desert

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

Health Snapshot

MetricCotton CountyState Avg 
Diabetes Prevalence12.8%12.5%
Adult Obesity42.4%42.2%
Uninsured Rate13.8%15.3%
Premature Death (YPLL)12,787.714

Source: County Health Rankings (2025)

Workforce Supply

0
NPs & PAs
0
Dentists
0
Hospital Beds
$15,446.75
Medicare Per Capita
1435.0%
Readmission Rate

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

CDC PLACES Health Indicators

IndicatorCotton CountyState Avg 
Diabetes15.7%
Obesity43.0%
Depression25.4%
Frequent Mental Distress17.9%
COPD10.8%
Current Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease9.6%
Stroke4.8%
High Blood Pressure45.0%
Poor General Health24.6%
Disability43.0%
No Leisure Physical Activity35.2%
Binge Drinking12.9%
Uninsured11.1%

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

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

See all hospital deserts in Oklahoma

Social Vulnerability Index

Overall0.39
Socioeconomic Status0.50
Household Composition & Disability0.33
Minority Status & Language0.62
Housing Type & Transportation0.21

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

Nearest Hospitals

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

HospitalCountyBedsDistance
Us Public Health Service Indian HospComanche6819.1 mi
Southwestern Medical CenterComanche19921.6 mi
Jim Taliaferro Comm Mental Health CtrComanche3021.9 mi
Memorial HealthComanche26522.3 mi
Lawton Indian HospitalComanche2622.8 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.