Beckham County Health Data
Beckham County, Oklahoma
Health Score
21/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.2 yr
State avg 72.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.5%
State avg 15.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
50
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
313
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Beckham County, Oklahoma
Below national average, but improving
At 72.2 years, Beckham County's life expectancy falls about 3.2 years short of the U.S. average of 75.4 years. Just under 22% report poor or fair health, closer to the national average of 18% than many Oklahoma counties, suggesting manageable health challenges.
Slightly below state average
Beckham County's 72.2-year life expectancy runs 0.5 years below Oklahoma's average of 72.7 years, placing it near the state midpoint. Its 21.9% poor/fair health rate exceeds the state average, indicating more chronic disease and preventable illness than typical.
Moderate health standing regionally
Beckham County's 72.2-year life expectancy trails Alfalfa (77.7 years) and Beaver (76.5 years) but exceeds Adair (69.3 years) and Caddo (69.0 years). With 50 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Beckham offers solid access to routine care compared to neighboring counties.
Moderate coverage, good provider access
At 15.5%, Beckham County's uninsured rate closely mirrors Oklahoma's state average of 15.3%, suggesting healthcare stability for most residents. The county supports 50 primary care providers and 313 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, delivering solid healthcare infrastructure.
Strengthen your safety net
Even though most Beckham County residents are insured, gaps remain—especially for those earning just above eligibility thresholds. Check Healthcare.gov or ChooseOK.org to see if you qualify for subsidies or coverage upgrades that improve your access to 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.