Atoka County Health Data
Atoka County, Oklahoma
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
15/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.9 yr
State avg 72.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.9%
State avg 15.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
14
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
1115
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.7%
State avg 22.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
14.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.0
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 Atoka County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Atoka | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.4% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.7% | 12.0% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.9% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.6% | 26.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Atoka | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.8% | 19.1% | 16.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% | 15.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.3% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Atoka | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.6% | 76.3% | 74.9% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 48.1% | 53.4% | 57.3% | 5.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 64.9% | 66.9% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Atoka | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.9% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.2% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Atoka 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
Atoka County mental health provider ratio far exceeds national figures
Health data brief for Atoka County, Oklahoma.
Atoka County has 1,115 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a concentration that is more than four times the national median of 250 per 100,000. In contrast, the county's primary care provider ratio is 14 per 100,000, which is roughly one-fifth of the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 72.9 years, mirroring the Oklahoma state average of 72.7 years but remaining shorter than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 17.9%, which is higher than the state average of 15.3% and the national rate of 10%. Additionally, 25.7% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. 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.