Health and Nutrition of Valliant, OK Residents

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Fifty percent of Valliant residents report that their diet is generally healthy. People here have milk to drink or on their cereal 21 times per month. This includes chocolate and other flavored milks, as well as hot cocoa made with milk, and does not count small amounts of milk added to coffee or tea. People living here eat an average of three meals (breakfasts, lunches or dinners) per week that were prepared away from home in places such as restaurants, fast food places, food stands, grocery stores or from vending machines. They get two of these meals from a fast-food or pizza place. People here eat two "ready to eat" foods such as salads, soups, chicken, sandwiches and cooked vegetables per month. They also eat four frozen meals or frozen pizzas on average monthly.

Summary

Diet health (%)

  • Here 50.0%
  • McCurtain County 47.8%
  • Oklahoma 48.0%

Milk product consumption (# of products/month)

  • Valliant 21.1
  • McCurtain County 21.1
  • Oklahoma 21.2

Meals not home prepared (#/week)

  • Valliant 3.3
  • County 3.3
  • State 3.5

Meals from fast food or pizza place (#/week)

  • Valliant 1.6
  • County 1.8
  • Oklahoma 1.8

Ready-to-eat foods (#/month)

  • Here 1.9
  • McCurtain County 1.7
  • Oklahoma 1.8

Frozen meals/pizza (#/month)

  • Here 3.7
  • McCurtain County 3.7
  • Oklahoma 3.8

The average Valliant resident last visited a dentist two years ago (including all types of dentists, such as, orthodontists, oral surgeons, and all other dental specialists, as well as dental hygienists). Fifteen percent of people living here 30 years of age and older, are embarrassed because of their teeth, mouth or dentures. Twenty one percent think they might have gum disease (might have swollen gums, receding gums, sore or infected gums or loose teeth). Valliant residents rate the overall health of their teeth and gums on average at 48 percent. People living here aged 30 years and older, aside from brushing their teeth with toothbrush, use dental floss or any other device that clean between teeth on average three days per week. They also use mouthwash or other dental rinse products to treat dental disease or dental problems an average of three days per week. The average person living here (including children) has 22 teeth.

Summary

Average years since last visit a dentist

  • Here 1.9
  • McCurtain County 2.1
  • Oklahoma 2.1

People embarrassed because of mouth (%)

  • Here 14.5%
  • County 18.5%
  • Oklahoma 18.0%

People with gum disease (%)

  • Here 20.5%
  • McCurtain County 21.7%
  • State 21.7%

General health of teeth and gums (%)

  • Here 47.6%
  • County 43.3%
  • State 44.2%

Average days a week using dental floss/device

  • Here 3.0
  • County 2.6
  • State 2.7

Average days a week using mouthwash for dental problem

  • Here 3.0
  • McCurtain County 2.9
  • Oklahoma 2.8

Average number of teeth

  • Here 22.2
  • County 21.2
  • Oklahoma 22.0

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

The average height of Valliant residents 16 years and older is 66 inches. The average weight is 177 pounds. Their average BMI (Body Mass Index) is 29. Thirty seven percent of people living here are obese. Forty nine percent have ever been obese. Thirty six percent have ever tried to lose weight.

Summary

Average height (inches)

  • Valliant 66.3
  • County 66.6
  • Oklahoma 66.7

Average weight (pounds)

  • Valliant 177.0
  • McCurtain County 179.3
  • State 179.7

Average BMI

  • Valliant 28.7
  • County 28.9
  • State 28.8

People that are obese (%)

  • Valliant 37.1%
  • McCurtain County 38.5%
  • Oklahoma 37.8%

People that ever were obese (%)

  • Valliant 49.1%
  • County 51.1%
  • Oklahoma 50.0%

People trying to lose weight (%)

  • Valliant 35.8%
  • County 33.5%
  • Oklahoma 34.1%

Sixty five percent of Valliant residents have ever used marijuana or hashish. Twenty four percent of people living here have ever used cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin or methamphetamine. Twenty three percent have ever used any form of cocaine, such as powder, 'crack', 'free base', and coca paste. Two percent have ever used heroin. Fourteen percent have ever used methamphetamines.

Summary

People that ever used marijuana or hashish (%)

  • Here 64.6%
  • County 65.1%
  • Oklahoma 65.4%

Ever used hard drugs (%)

  • Valliant 24.2%
  • McCurtain County 25.9%
  • State 25.3%

Ever used any form of cocaine (%)

  • Here 22.6%
  • McCurtain County 23.6%
  • Oklahoma 23.0%

Ever used heroin (%)

  • Here 2.3%
  • County 3.2%
  • Oklahoma 3.1%

Ever used methamphetamine (%)

  • Valliant 13.6%
  • County 15.1%
  • State 14.4%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Eleven percent of people living in Valliant have ever been told by a doctor or health professional that they have diabetes. Forty eight percent of people had a blood test for high sugar or diabetes within the past three years. Three percent of city residents are currently taking insulin.

Summary

Diabetics (%)

  • Valliant 10.7%
  • McCurtain County 11.9%
  • Oklahoma 10.9%

Had a blood test for high blood sugar (%)

  • Valliant 48.5%
  • McCurtain County 47.5%
  • State 46.4%

People taking insulin (%)

  • Here 3.4%
  • County 3.3%
  • State 3.2%

Valliant residents 20 years and older on average get up to urinate one time at night (from time they go to bed at night until the time they get up in the morning).

Summary

Avg. # of times urinating at night

  • Valliant 1.1
  • McCurtain County 1.2
  • State 1.2

Twelve percent of Valliant residents above the age of 40 have problems with their ability to smell, such as not being able to smell things or things not smelling the way they are supposed to. Six percent have been having problems with their ability to taste sweet, sour, salty or bitter foods and drinks. Seventy percent of people above the age of 40 have ever had wisdom teeth removed. Thirty four percent have ever had their tonsils removed. Sixteen percent have lost consciousness because of a head injury. Nineteen percent have ever had a broken nose or other serious injury to face or skull. Forty one percent have had two or more sinus infections.

Summary

People 40+ having problems with smell (%)

  • Here 11.6%
  • McCurtain County 11.7%
  • State 11.9%

People 40+ having problems with taste (%)

  • Here 5.9%
  • McCurtain County 6.0%
  • State 5.7%

People 40+ that ever had wisdom teeth removed (%)

  • Valliant 69.7%
  • County 67.1%
  • Oklahoma 67.8%

People 40+ that ever had tonsils teeth removed (%)

  • Here 33.7%
  • McCurtain County 27.3%
  • State 27.9%

People 40+ that ever had a loss of consciousness because of a head injury (%)

  • Valliant 15.9%
  • County 15.9%
  • State 15.8%

People 40+ that ever had a broken nose or other serious injury to face or skull (%)

  • Here 19.1%
  • County 21.6%
  • State 22.0%

People 40+ that ever had two or more sinus infections (%)

  • Here 41.0%
  • McCurtain County 40.9%
  • State 41.1%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Seventy nine percent of people living in Valliant are covered by health insurance or some other kind of health care plan.

Summary

People covered by health insurance (%)

  • Valliant 78.7%
  • McCurtain County 74.0%
  • Oklahoma 73.2%

Twenty six percent of people living in Valliant have been ever told by a doctor or other health professional that they had hypertension (also called high blood pressure). Twenty nine percent of people take their blood pressure at home. Forty eight percent of people in Valliant frequently check their blood cholesterol. Twenty two percent of people have ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that their blood cholesterol level was high.

Summary

Has high blood pressure (%)

  • Valliant 25.8%
  • McCurtain County 24.3%
  • State 22.8%

Checking blood pressure at home (%)

  • Here 29.5%
  • County 26.1%
  • State 25.0%

Frequently checking blood cholesterol (%)

  • Here 48.0%
  • McCurtain County 43.1%
  • State 41.3%

Has high cholesterol level (%)

  • Valliant 22.3%
  • McCurtain County 22.4%
  • Oklahoma 20.3%

Thirty eight percent of people living in Valliant use sunscreen.

Summary

People using sunscreen (%)

  • Valliant 37.9%
  • McCurtain County 30.5%
  • Oklahoma 32.3%

Twenty seven percent of Valliant residents 18 years old and older have usually little interest or pleasure in doing things. Twenty eight percent often feel down, depressed, or hopeless. Forty three percent of people living here have trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleep too much. Fifty four percent of people often feel tired or have little energy. Twenty eight percent are bothered by poor appetite or overeating. Nineteen percent often feel badly about themselves, that they are a failure or have let themselves or their families down. Nineteen percent have trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching TV. Fourteen percent of people living here move or speak so slowly that other people could have noticed, or the opposite - being so fidgety or restless that they have been moving around a lot more than usual. Four percent have thoughts that they would be better off dead or of hurting themselves in some way.

Summary

People who have little interest in doing things (%)

  • Valliant 26.6%
  • McCurtain County 27.8%
  • State 27.0%

People feeling down, depressed, or hopeless (%)

  • Here 27.9%
  • County 29.7%
  • Oklahoma 28.4%

People who have trouble sleeping or sleeping too much (%)

  • Valliant 43.2%
  • County 42.9%
  • State 42.6%

People feeling tired or having little energy (%)

  • Valliant 54.5%
  • McCurtain County 53.4%
  • State 52.5%

People with poor appetite or overeating (%)

  • Here 28.4%
  • County 30.3%
  • State 29.4%

People feeling bad about themself (%)

  • Valliant 19.1%
  • McCurtain County 22.2%
  • State 21.8%

People who have trouble concentrating on things (%)

  • Valliant 19.2%
  • McCurtain County 20.2%
  • Oklahoma 19.8%

People moving or speaking slowly or too fast (%)

  • Here 13.9%
  • County 17.1%
  • State 15.6%

People having thoughts they would be better off dead (%)

  • Here 4.3%
  • County 5.0%
  • Oklahoma 4.6%

Valliant residents on average take two prescription medicines.

Summary

Average number of prescription medicines taking

  • Here 2.4
  • County 2.3
  • State 2.1

Seventy nine percent of people living in Valliant have at least one alcoholic drink per month. Eleven percent of people living here do not drink alcohol at all. People living here drink alcohol 4.8 days per month on average. They have 5.3 drinks per week. On average people living here have 5 or more drinks on 20 days a year.

Summary

People drinking some alcohol every month (%)

  • Here 79.3%
  • County 80.0%
  • State 79.9%

People not drinking at all (%)

  • Here 10.8%
  • McCurtain County 11.0%
  • State 11.0%

Average days/month drinking alcohol

  • Valliant 4.8
  • County 4.7
  • State 4.7

Average drinks/week

  • Here 5.3
  • County 6.2
  • Oklahoma 6.0

Average days/year people drink much

  • Here 20.2
  • McCurtain County 26.2
  • State 24.9

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Ninety eight percent of Valliant residents 18 years and older have ever had vaginal, anal or oral sex. Ninety five percent of males have ever had vaginal sex with a woman. Eighty seven percent have ever performed oral sex on a woman. Fifty one percent have ever had anal sex with a woman. Seven percent of males in Valliant have ever had any kind of sex with a man, including oral or anal. Ninety eight percent of females have ever had vaginal sex with a man. Ninety percent have ever performed oral sex on a man. Forty two percent have ever had anal sex. Eleven percent of females have ever had any kind of sex with a woman. People in Valliant were 17 years old on average when they had sex for the first time. The average man in his lifetime had any kind of sex with 25 women. He has vaginal sex with 22 women. People living here were on average 22 years old when they first performed oral sex on a woman. In their lifetime they performed oral sex on average on four women. Males in their lifetime have anal or oral sex with 7.4 men on average. They have had 4.4 anal sex partners in their lifetime. People in Valliant were 19 years old on average when they first performed oral sex on a man. They performed oral sex on average on eight men in their lifetime. Seven percent of people use protection, like a condom or dental dam, while performing oral sex. The average person in Valliant has vaginal or anal sex 58 times a year. Fifty five percent have sex without using a condom. Females in Valliant 18 years and older have had any kind of sex with nine men on average. They have had seven male vaginal sex partners in their lifetimes. Women here have on average 0.3 female sex partners in their lifetimes. Eighty three percent of men 18 years old and older are circumcised.

Summary

People 18+ that ever had sex (vaginal, anal, or oral) (%)

  • Valliant 97.9%
  • McCurtain County 97.8%
  • State 97.5%

Males 18+ that ever had vaginal sex with a woman (%)

  • Valliant 94.8%
  • County 95.4%
  • Oklahoma 94.5%

Males 18+ that ever performed oral sex on a woman (%)

  • Here 86.9%
  • County 85.6%
  • Oklahoma 86.3%

Males 18+ that ever had anal sex with a woman (%)

  • Valliant 50.6%
  • County 49.6%
  • State 49.2%

Males 18+ that ever had any sex with a man (%)

  • Valliant 6.8%
  • County 4.8%
  • State 5.5%

Females 18+ that ever had vaginal sex with a man (%)

  • Here 97.7%
  • County 97.6%
  • State 97.3%

Females 18+ that ever performed oral sex on a man (%)

  • Here 89.7%
  • McCurtain County 84.8%
  • Oklahoma 84.6%

Females 18+ that ever had anal sex with a man (%)

  • Valliant 41.6%
  • County 37.2%
  • State 38.5%

Females 18+ that ever had any kind of sex with a woman (%)

  • Valliant 10.9%
  • County 12.3%
  • Oklahoma 12.5%

Average age people first had sex

  • Here 16.7
  • McCurtain County 16.4
  • State 16.5

Average number of female sex partners in lifetime (males 18+)

  • Here 25.2
  • County 30.4
  • Oklahoma 28.3

Average number of female vaginal sex partners in lifetime (males 18+)

  • Here 21.9
  • McCurtain County 24.4
  • Oklahoma 22.4

Average age people first performed oral sex on a woman (18+)

  • Here 21.7
  • County 21.5
  • Oklahoma 21.2

Average number of woman performed oral sex on in lifetime (18+)

  • Valliant 4.3
  • McCurtain County 5.4
  • Oklahoma 5.3

Average number of male sex partners in lifetime (males 18+)

  • Valliant 7.4
  • McCurtain County 3.0
  • Oklahoma 2.7

Average number of male anal sex partners in lifetime (males 18+)

  • Valliant 4.4
  • County 1.8
  • State 1.5

Average age people first performed oral sex on a man (18+)

  • Here 18.6
  • County 20.6
  • Oklahoma 20.2

Average number of male oral sex partners in lifetime (18+)

  • Valliant 8.4
  • County 5.3
  • State 5.1

People using protection when performing oral sex (%)

  • Here 7.3%
  • County 10.7%
  • Oklahoma 9.9%

Average number of times people have vaginal or anal sex a year

  • Valliant 58.3
  • McCurtain County 61.5
  • Oklahoma 63.1

People having sex without condom (%)

  • Valliant 54.8%
  • McCurtain County 50.7%
  • Oklahoma 52.8%

Average number of male sex partners in lifetime (females 18+)

  • Here 8.7
  • County 10.9
  • Oklahoma 11.3

Average number of male vaginal sex partners in lifetime (females 18+)

  • Valliant 7.5
  • County 9.4
  • Oklahoma 9.9

Average number of female sex partners in lifetime (females 18+)

  • Here 0.3
  • County 0.5
  • Oklahoma 0.5

Circumcised males 18+ (%)

  • Valliant 82.6%
  • County 79.6%
  • Oklahoma 80.4%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Ten percent of households in Valliant use chemical products in their homes to control fleas, roaches, ants, termites or other insects. Five percent use chemical products in their lawns or gardens to kill weeds.

Summary

Households using pesticides to control insects (%)

  • Here 10.2%
  • McCurtain County 11.0%
  • Oklahoma 10.5%

Households using pesticides to kill weeds (%)

  • Valliant 4.6%
  • McCurtain County 4.6%
  • Oklahoma 4.3%

Valliant residents 16 years and older usually get seven hours of sleep at night on weekdays or workdays. Thirty one percent of them have trouble sleeping.

Summary

Average hours sleeping at night

  • Here 6.8
  • McCurtain County 6.8
  • State 6.8

People that has trouble sleeping (%)

  • Here 31.3%
  • McCurtain County 32.0%
  • Oklahoma 31.8%

Forty eight percent of Valliant residents currently smoke cigarettes.

Summary

People smoking cigarettes (%)

  • Here 47.7%
  • McCurtain County 53.9%
  • Oklahoma 54.1%

Twenty percent of Valliant residents' work involve vigorous-intensity activity that causes large increases in breathing or heart rate, like carrying or lifting heavy loads, digging or construction work for at least 10 minutes continuously. Thirty nine percent of people do moderate-intensity activities at work that cause small increases in breathing or heart rate such as brisk walking or carrying light loads for at least 10 minutes continuously. Twenty eight percent walk or bicycle for at least 10 minutes continuously to get to and from places. Eighteen percent do any vigorous-intensity sports, fitness or recreational activities that cause large increases in breathing or heart rate like running or basketball for at least 10 minutes continuously. Forty three percent do any moderate-intensity sports, fitness or recreational activities that cause a small increase in breathing or heart rate such as brisk walking, bicycling, swimming or golf for at least 10 minutes continuously. People living here spend six hours sitting on a typical day (this includes sitting at work, at home, getting to and from places, or with friends, including time spent sitting at a desk, traveling in a car or bus, reading, playing cards, watching television or using a computer). They usually sit and watch TV or videos for about three hours per day. They use a computer or play computer games (including Playstation, Nintendo DS, or other portable video games) outside of work or school for 1.3 hours per day.

Summary

People doing vigorous-intensity work activities (%)

  • Here 19.6%
  • County 22.0%
  • Oklahoma 22.1%

People doing moderate-intensity work activities (%)

  • Here 38.5%
  • County 36.9%
  • Oklahoma 37.6%

People walking or bicycling (%)

  • Here 27.6%
  • McCurtain County 30.2%
  • State 30.5%

People doing vigorous-intensity recreational activities (%)

  • Valliant 17.9%
  • McCurtain County 15.7%
  • Oklahoma 18.0%

People doing moderate-intensity recreational activities (%)

  • Here 43.3%
  • McCurtain County 39.4%
  • State 40.9%

Average hours a day doing sedentary activities

  • Here 6.2
  • McCurtain County 5.9
  • State 5.9

Average hours a day watching TV or videos

  • Here 2.8
  • McCurtain County 2.9
  • Oklahoma 2.8

Average hours a day using computer

  • Valliant 1.3
  • County 1.2
  • State 1.2

Eight percent of Valliant residents have ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that they had asthma. Four percent of people living here has anemia, sometimes called "tired blood" or "low blood". Four percent of people 16 years and older have ever been told by a doctor or other health care professional that they had psoriasis. Thirty five percent are overweight. Nineteen percent of people 60 years and older have difficulties in thinking or remembering that can make a big difference in everyday activities (this does not refer to occasionally forgetting your keys or the name of someone you recently met). This refers to things like confusion or memory loss that are happening more often or getting worse. Fifteen percent of people living in Valliant have ever received a blood transfusion. Twenty percent have trouble seeing, even when wearing glasses or contact lenses. Thirty percent of people 20 and older have arthritis. Four percent have ever been told they had gout. Four percent have congestive heart failure. Five percent have coronary heart disease. Three percent have angina, also called angina pectoris. Five percent have ever had a heart attack, also called myocardial infarction. Four percent have been ever told by a doctor or other health professional that they had a stroke. Three percent have ever had emphysema. Ten percent have another thyroid problem. Four percent have ever had chronic bronchitis. Two percent of people had any kind of liver condition. Ten percent have ever had cancer or a malignancy of any kind.

Summary

People with asthma (%)

  • Here 8.2%
  • McCurtain County 11.1%
  • Oklahoma 11.2%

People with anemia (%)

  • Valliant 3.8%
  • County 3.7%
  • State 3.5%

People with psoriasis (%)

  • Here 4.0%
  • McCurtain County 3.7%
  • State 3.7%

People with overweight (%)

  • Here 34.9%
  • McCurtain County 34.7%
  • Oklahoma 33.8%

Elderly people having difficulties in thinking or remembering (%)

  • Valliant 18.7%
  • County 21.5%
  • Oklahoma 21.9%

People who ever received blood transfusion (%)

  • Here 15.3%
  • McCurtain County 12.4%
  • State 11.7%

People having trouble seeing even with glass/contacts (%)

  • Here 20.3%
  • McCurtain County 21.9%
  • State 20.7%

People with arthritis (%)

  • Here 30.2%
  • McCurtain County 28.4%
  • State 26.6%

People with gout (%)

  • Valliant 4.3%
  • County 3.8%
  • State 3.8%

People with congestive heart failure (%)

  • Valliant 4.1%
  • McCurtain County 4.3%
  • State 3.8%

People with coronary heart disease (%)

  • Valliant 4.8%
  • McCurtain County 4.1%
  • State 3.6%

People with angina pectoris (%)

  • Here 2.9%
  • McCurtain County 2.4%
  • State 2.2%

People who ever had heart attack (%)

  • Valliant 4.6%
  • McCurtain County 4.9%
  • Oklahoma 4.3%

People who ever had stroke (%)

  • Here 4.1%
  • County 4.6%
  • State 4.2%

People with emphysema (%)

  • Here 2.6%
  • McCurtain County 4.3%
  • State 3.7%

People with thyroid problem (%)

  • Here 9.5%
  • McCurtain County 7.7%
  • State 7.4%

People with chronic bronchitis (%)

  • Here 3.8%
  • McCurtain County 4.1%
  • Oklahoma 3.9%

People with any liver condition (%)

  • Valliant 1.8%
  • McCurtain County 3.3%
  • State 3.3%

People who ever had cancer or malignancy (%)

  • Here 9.9%
  • McCurtain County 8.8%
  • State 8.5%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Seventy percent of births in Valliant were vaginal deliveries. Thirty percent of deliveries were cesarean. 99.4 percent of deliveries resulted in live births. Sixty percent of pregnancies resulted in a delivery. Fifty nine percent of women breastfeed their children. Twenty six percent of women in Valliant have ever had a hysterectomy, including a partial hysterectomy (that is, surgery to remove their uterus or womb). Thirteen percent had both of their ovaries removed (either when they had their uterus removed or at another time). Seventy one percent have ever taken birth control pills for any reason. Six percent of women are currently taking birth control pills. Fifteen percent have ever used Depo-Provera or injectable birth control to prevent pregnancy. Twenty five percent have ever used female hormones such as estrogen and progesterone, including any forms of female hormones, such as pills, cream, patch and injections, but do not include birth control methods or use for infertility.

Summary

Vaginal deliveries (%)

  • Valliant 70.3%
  • McCurtain County 67.4%
  • Oklahoma 67.1%

Cesarean deliveries (%)

  • Valliant 29.7%
  • McCurtain County 32.6%
  • Oklahoma 32.9%

Deliveries resulted in a live birth (%)

  • Valliant 99.4%
  • County 99.4%
  • State 99.4%

Pregnancies resulted in a delivery (%)

  • Valliant 60.4%
  • County 59.9%
  • Oklahoma 60.3%

Women breastfeeding newborns (%)

  • Valliant 58.7%
  • County 52.8%
  • State 52.9%

Women that had a hysterectomy (%)

  • Here 25.8%
  • McCurtain County 22.2%
  • State 21.8%

Women that had both ovaries removed (%)

  • Valliant 13.0%
  • County 12.1%
  • State 11.8%

Women that have ever taken birth control pills (%)

  • Valliant 71.0%
  • McCurtain County 72.6%
  • State 72.6%

Women taking birth control pills (%)

  • Valliant 6.2%
  • County 6.7%
  • State 7.1%

Women that have ever used Depo-Provera or injectables (%)

  • Here 15.5%
  • County 16.7%
  • Oklahoma 16.9%

Women that have ever used female hormones (%)

  • Here 24.7%
  • County 18.3%
  • Oklahoma 17.7%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

People living in Valliant report their general health condition on average at 56 percent. Four percent of them donate blood. Excluding tests they have had as part of blood donations, 37 percent of Valliant residents have ever had their blood tested for the AIDS virus infection. Eight percent of people living in Valliant are left-handed.

Summary

General health condition (%)

  • Here 56.4%
  • County 53.4%
  • State 54.4%

Blood donors (%)

  • Here 4.3%
  • County 3.7%
  • State 4.1%

Has blood ever tested for HIV virus (%)

  • Valliant 36.8%
  • County 38.1%
  • Oklahoma 38.7%

Left-handed people (%)

  • Here 8.4%
  • McCurtain County 7.7%
  • Oklahoma 8.0%

People in Valliant spend $346 per month on average on food for their families at supermarkets or grocery stores. This is 22 percent of their income. The average family in Valliant spends $69 on food at other stores monthly. This is five percent of their income. They spend $127 on eating out, including cafeterias at work or at school or on vending machines. This is seven percent of their income. They also spend $19 monthly on carried out or delivered food. This is one percent of their income.

Summary

Money monthly spent on food at supermarket/grocery store

  • Valliant $346
  • McCurtain County $360
  • Oklahoma $361

Income spent on food at supermarket/grocery store (%)

  • Valliant 22.5%
  • McCurtain County 24.7%
  • Oklahoma 24.8%

Money monthly spent on food at other stores

  • Valliant $69
  • County $73
  • Oklahoma $73

Income spent on food at other stores (%)

  • Valliant 4.6%
  • McCurtain County 4.2%
  • State 4.2%

Money monthly spent on eating out

  • Here $127
  • County $121
  • Oklahoma $130

Income spent on eating out (%)

  • Here 7.4%
  • McCurtain County 6.1%
  • Oklahoma 6.7%

Money monthly spent on carryout/delivered foods

  • Valliant $19
  • McCurtain County $26
  • Oklahoma $27

Income spent on carryout/delivered foods (%)

  • Here 1.0%
  • County 1.1%
  • Oklahoma 1.2%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

People living in Valliant report their general condition of hearing on average at 78 percent. Eighty three percent of them can usually hear and understand, without the use of a hearing aid or any other listening devices, what a person says without seeing his or her face if that person whispers to them from across a quiet room. Ninety six percent of people can hear a normal voice across a quiet room. Twenty two percent of Valliant population have been bothered by ringing, roaring or buzzing in their ears or head. Forty three percent of people living here have ever had a job where they were exposed to loud sounds or noise. Loud means so loud that they must speak in a raised voice to be heard. Fifteen percent of people in Valliant had off-work exposure to loud noise.

Summary

Average condition of hearing (%)

  • Valliant 77.7%
  • County 77.3%
  • Oklahoma 78.1%

People that can hear a whisper from across a quiet room (%)

  • Valliant 82.6%
  • County 76.5%
  • State 77.4%

People that can hear normal voice from across a quiet room (%)

  • Valliant 95.6%
  • McCurtain County 94.3%
  • Oklahoma 94.6%

Ears ringing, roaring, buzzing (%)

  • Here 21.5%
  • McCurtain County 22.7%
  • Oklahoma 21.6%

Had a job exposure to loud noise (%)

  • Here 43.1%
  • McCurtain County 47.2%
  • State 45.6%

Had off-work exposure to loud noise (%)

  • Here 15.5%
  • McCurtain County 16.0%
  • Oklahoma 15.9%

Thirty one percent of Valliant residents 40 and older take a low-dose aspirin each day to prevent heart attacks, strokes or cancer.

Summary

Adults 40+ taking low-dose aspirin (%)

  • Valliant 30.6%
  • County 28.2%
  • State 26.8%

Seventeen percent of Valliant residents 20 or older have limitations caused by a long-term physical, mental or emotional problems or illnesses keeping them from working at a job or business. Twenty seven percent are limited in the kind or amount of work they can do because of physical, mental or emotional problems. Eleven percent have difficulty walking without using any special equipment. Nine percent are limited in any way because of difficulty remembering or because they experience periods of confusion. Eleven percent of people here have health problems that require them to use special equipment, such as a cane, wheelchair, special bed or special telephone.

Summary

People having limitations keeping them from working (%)

  • Valliant 17.3%
  • McCurtain County 21.6%
  • State 20.1%

People limited in amount of work they can do (%)

  • Valliant 26.7%
  • McCurtain County 28.1%
  • Oklahoma 26.3%

People that need special equipment to walk (%)

  • Here 10.7%
  • County 10.4%
  • State 9.8%

People experiencing confusion/memory problems (%)

  • Here 9.1%
  • McCurtain County 11.6%
  • State 10.8%

People requiring special healthcare equipment (%)

  • Here 10.7%
  • McCurtain County 8.7%
  • Oklahoma 8.1%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

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