Alfalfa County Health Data
Alfalfa County, Oklahoma
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
48/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
77.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.7 yr
State avg 72.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.0%
State avg 15.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
35
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
53
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.6%
State avg 22.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
17.6
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 Alfalfa County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Alfalfa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.6% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.1% | 12.0% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.0% | 37.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 23.9% | 26.1% | 24.1% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Alfalfa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.4% | 19.1% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% | 15.1% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.9% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 2.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Alfalfa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.1% | 76.3% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.0% | 53.4% | 57.3% | 5.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.2% | 66.9% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Alfalfa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.0% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Alfalfa 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
Alfalfa County life expectancy reaches 77.7 years, exceeding state levels
Health data brief for Alfalfa County, Oklahoma.
Life expectancy in Alfalfa County is 77.7 years, a figure that is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 72.7 years and slightly exceeds the national average of approximately 77 years. While longevity is notable, the county reports 53 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio is 35 per 100,000, exactly half of the national median of 70. Approximately 15% of residents under age 65 are uninsured, aligning with the state average of 15.3% but remaining higher than the national uninsured rate of 10%. Residents reporting poor or fair health account for 18.6% of the population, slightly above the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Alfalfa County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.