Latimer county, OK

Latimer County, Oklahoma[edit | edit source]

Latimer County is a county located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Its county seat is Wilburton. As of the 2010 census, the population was 11,154. The county was created at statehood in 1907 and named for James L. Latimer, a delegate from Wilburton to the 1906 state Constitutional Convention.

Geography[edit | edit source]

Latimer County is located in the Ouachita Mountain Range of the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The county is drained by the Sans Bois, Buffalo, and Fourche Maline Creeks, which are tributaries of the Poteau and Kiamichi Rivers.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 11,154 people, 4,310 households, and 3,014 families residing in the county. The racial makeup of the county was 77.3% White, 2.4% Black or African American, 12.7% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.8% from other races, and 6.5% from two or more races. 2.7% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Healthcare in Latimer County, Oklahoma[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Latimer County is primarily provided by Latimer County General Hospital and various local clinics.

Latimer County General Hospital[edit | edit source]

Latimer County General Hospital is a critical access hospital located in Wilburton, Oklahoma. It provides a range of healthcare services including emergency care, inpatient and outpatient services, and specialty clinics. The hospital is equipped with modern medical technology and staffed by a team of dedicated healthcare professionals.

Local Clinics[edit | edit source]

There are several local clinics in Latimer County that provide primary care services to the residents. These include the Wilburton Family Medical Clinic, Red Oak Family Clinic, and Panola Family Clinic. These clinics offer a range of services including routine check-ups, preventive care, and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses.

Health Statistics[edit | edit source]

According to the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program, Latimer County ranks 64th in health outcomes out of the 77 counties in Oklahoma. The county has a higher than average rate of smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity. The county also has a higher than average rate of uninsured individuals.

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Primary care[edit source]

Primary Care Latimer county, OK

Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Medical school	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Clark Gina 1790065399		F	Lincoln Memorial University Medical Department	2011	Family Practice				Wilburton	OK	74578