Beckham County Health Data
Beckham County, Oklahoma
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
21.9%
State avg 22.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
31.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 49.9 per 100K
Dentists
9.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.0
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 Beckham County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Beckham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.1% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.4% | 12.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.1% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.5% | 26.1% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Beckham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.2% | 19.1% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.1% | 15.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.6% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Beckham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.3% | 76.3% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.1% | 53.4% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 65.0% | 66.9% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Beckham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.2% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.1% | 38.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Beckham County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary care access in Beckham County trails national median
Health data brief for Beckham County, Oklahoma.
Beckham County has 50 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county has a higher concentration of mental health providers, with 313 per 100,000, exceeding the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 72.2 years, slightly below the state average of 72.7 years and notably shorter than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 15.5%, which is consistent with the Oklahoma state average of 15.3% but higher than the national 10% benchmark. Poor or fair health is reported by 21.9% of the population, compared to a 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.