Adair County Health Data
Adair County, Oklahoma
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
6/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.3 yr
State avg 72.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.2%
State avg 15.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
26
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
240
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
29.5%
State avg 22.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 25.8 per 100K
Dentists
20.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.1
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Adair County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Adair | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 46.1% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 5.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 15.2% | 12.0% | 11.2% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.5% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.0% | 26.1% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Adair | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 26.2% | 19.1% | 16.3% | 7.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.7% | 15.1% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 39.7% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 7.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Adair | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.1% | 76.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 45.4% | 53.4% | 57.3% | 8.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 60.6% | 66.9% | 73.3% | 6.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Adair | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.3% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.5% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Adair County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Adair County reports poor or fair health for nearly one-third of residents
Health data brief for Adair County, Oklahoma.
In Adair County, 29.5% of residents report being in poor or fair health. This figure is significantly higher than the national median of 17% and the Oklahoma state average. Alongside this health reporting, the county's life expectancy is 69.3 years, which is shorter than the state average of 72.7 years and well behind the national average of approximately 77 years. Access to primary care is recorded at 26 providers per 100,000 residents, a rate that is less than half the national median of 70 per 100,000. For mental health care, the county has 240 providers per 100,000, which is close to the national median of 250. The uninsured rate stands at 16.2%, compared to the state average of 15.3% and the national rate of roughly 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.