ZIP code
74936
in Gans, OklahomaPopulation 1,330
36.06/ 100
Ranked #28,970 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 9.7%)
Ranked #458 of 634 Oklahoma ZIPs (bottom 28%)
Ranked #19 of 31 Fort Smith, AR-OK ZIPs (bottom 39%)
Ranks are modeled estimates — ZIPs a few hundred places apart are effectively tied.
What defines this ZIP
Metrics where this ZIP sits in the tails of the national distribution — the ones that most set it apart. Select any tile for its definition and methodology.
Mammography
62.9%
in the bottom 1.5% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST5thUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of women aged 50–74 who had a mammogram within the past two years.
Full methodology ›Colon-cancer screening
55%
in the bottom 4.9% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST7thUS5thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 45–75 who are up to date on colorectal-cancer screening.
Full methodology ›Fatal road crashes
45.1 per 100,000 residents per year
in the top 5.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST89thUS95thDefinition & source ›
The annual rate of fatal road crashes per 100,000 residents, pooled over a ten-year window.
A rate per resident population. Where a ZIP has too few residents for the rate to be reliable — about 30% of US ZIPs — no value is published rather than an unstable one; those ZIPs are absent from this comparison, not counted as crash-free.
Full methodology ›Obesity
45.5%
in the top 3.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST94thUS96thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with obesity, defined as a body-mass index of 30 or higher.
Full methodology ›Loud transportation noise
1.8%
in the top 9.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST94thUS91stDefinition & source ›
The modeled share of residents exposed to average road, rail, and aviation noise at or above 65 decibels — around the volume of normal conversation.
Full methodology ›Fiber broadband
96.2%
in the top 9.1% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST94thUS91stDefinition & source ›
The share of homes where fiber-optic internet service is available.
Full methodology ›Cognitive disability
19.9%
in the top 9.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST79thUS90thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with serious difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions.
Full methodology ›Dry extreme heat
36.9 days/year
in the top 12.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST10thUS87thDefinition & source ›
The average number of days per year with a modeled daily high of at least 95 °F.
Full methodology ›The read
Overall, Gans, Oklahoma (ZIP 74936) lands in the bottom 9.7% nationally (28,970th) and the bottom 28% of Oklahoma (458th).
The signals balance out across the profile, strengths against concerns: fiber broadband resides in the top 9.1% nationally. Set against that, modeled mammography registers in the bottom 1.5% nationally, and colon screening rests in the bottom 4.9% nationally. Fatal road crashes stands in the top 5.3% nationally, modeled obesity lies in the top 3.7% nationally, and modeled loud transportation noise lands in the top 9.0% nationally. Modeled cognitive disability sits in the top 9.8% nationally, hearing disability is in the top 10.1% nationally, and extreme heat settles in the top 12.7% nationally. Modeled tooth loss resides in the top 12.4% nationally.
A note on the terms: loud transportation noise is the modeled share of an area exposed to road, rail, and air noise at or above 65 decibels, near conversation volume. Extreme heat is a modeled count of days a year reaching a dangerously high temperature, a leading weather hazard. For a healthier nearby comparison, ZIP 74462, about 1.8 miles away, ranks better overall.
What’s driving this score
Nine domains make up the ZipVitals Score — here is how this ZIP does on each, and how much each one counts. Compare it against the US, this state and the Fort Smith, AR-OK metro area.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Nothing measured is lifting this score.
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 46%
14%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 52%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 15%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 18%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 10%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 20%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 10%
8%
Disability
healthier than 12%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 28%
5%
Lifting this score
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 92%
5%
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 52%
14%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 59%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 35%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 33%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 15%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 36%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 13%
8%
Disability
healthier than 32%
7%
Lifting this score
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 69%
5%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 41%
21%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 45%
11%
Disability
healthier than 45%
7%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 21%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 34%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 21%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 28%
8%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 38%
5%
“Share” is how much of this ZIP’s score the domain accounts for. Percentages are rounded; higher is healthier in every domain. How the score works, and who it compares you with ›
Nearby & similar ZIPs
Editorially selected — see how this ZIP compares to nearby and similar places.
Nearby
74941
Oklahomashares a border
Score 29.77
Closest healthier
74462
Oklahomaabout 1.8 mi away
Score 36.25
Similar health profile
72740
Arkansas98% similar profile
Score 38.83
How these were chosen: only ZIPs with a published Score appear — a nearby ZIP with too little data to score won’t. Nearby means closest by distance between ZIP boundaries, which can cross state lines. A similar health profile is a close match across the nine Score domains, not similar demographics. Distances are measured between ZIP boundaries — ZIPs that touch share a border. How distance is measured
Evidence
Every measure this page draws on, by source. Collapsed by default — the full data stays in the page for search engines either way.
Health OutcomesCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Arthritis among adults | 31.6% | 28.3–35.1 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 42.4% | 38.3–46.6 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 8.5% | 7.7–9.4 |
| Current asthma among adults | 12.9% | 11.4–14.5 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 8.7% | 7.7–9.6 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 10.3% | 9.1–11.5 |
| Depression among adults | 27.0% | 23.2–31.0 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 14.9% | 13.0–17.0 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 40.2% | 35.9–44.6 |
| Obesity among adults | 45.5% | 38.3–53.1 |
| Stroke among adults | 4.6% | 4.2–5.0 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 22.0% | 18.3–26.2 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 10.8% | 8.9–12.8 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 77.3% | 74.3–79.9 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 78.9% | 75.3–82.2 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 83.7% | 81.7–85.6 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 55.0% | 49.6–60.6 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 51.2% | 47.3–55.2 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 62.9% | 53.5–71.7 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 13.7% | 11.2–16.5 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 20.9% | 18.2–23.9 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 34.0% | 29.1–39.1 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 37.1% | 30.3–44.0 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 24.8% | 21.8–28.0 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 20.1% | 17.9–22.5 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 17.2% | 15.2–19.3 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 19.9% | 17.7–22.3 |
| Any disability among adults | 44.3% | 39.6–49.1 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 10.9% | 9.7–12.1 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 11.6% | 10.3–12.9 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 20.6% | 18.1–23.1 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 5.3% | 4.7–5.9 |
| Vision disability among adults | 7.3% | 6.6–8.0 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 26.9% | 22.9–31.0 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 21.2% | 18.2–24.5 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 18.1% | 15.5–21.1 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 15.3% | 13.2–17.6 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 11.3% | 10.0–12.8 |
| Loneliness among adults | 33.9% | 28.8–39.3 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 11.6% | 10.0–13.2 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | OK median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 11.1% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 16.3% (6.5–26.1%) n=643 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 23.3% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 19.4% (9.5–30.7%) n=643 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 15.9% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 10.9% (4.8–18.9%) n=644 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 16.0% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 18.4% (9.0–38.4%) n=644 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 6.2% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.3% (0.4–8.8%) n=643 |
| Households without a vehicle | 5.1% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.6% (0.0–9.0%) n=643 |
| Broadband subscription | 80.6% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 85.4% (70.2–95.0%) n=643 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 14.8% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 20.0% (9.5–31.0%) n=643 |
| Homeownership rate | 72.2% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 78.2% (56.5–91.0%) n=643 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 3.8% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 2.3% (0.0–6.1%) n=643 |
| Foreign-born population | 1.7% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.9% (0.0–9.3%) n=645 |
| Single-parent households | 43.8% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 51.7% (39.5–66.1%) n=640 |
| Population 65+ | 23.0% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 18.4% (11.9–29.5%) n=645 |
| Median age | 40.2 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 40.3 yr (33.1–52.0) n=642 |
| Median household income | $56,336 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $58,728 ($43,042–$88,542) n=616 |
| Median home value | $146,000 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $142,200 ($83,960–$248,900) n=615 |
| Median gross rent | $793 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $839 ($628–$1,136) n=546 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | OK median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 76.7 yr ± 1.55 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 77.2 yr (73.6–81.3) n=638 |
About the ± — it’s this estimate’s give-or-take (statisticians call it the standard error). The true life expectancy for this ZIP most likely falls within 1.55 years of 76.7, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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