Blaine County Health Data

Blaine County, Oklahoma

Health Score

13/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

70.3 yr

Uninsured Rate

15.4%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

70.3 yr

State avg 72.7 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

15.4%

State avg 15.3%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

58

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

363

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Blaine County, Oklahoma

Below national lifespan, high unmet need

Blaine County residents live to just 70.3 years, nearly 5 years below the U.S. average of 75.4 years—among the lowest in our eight-county comparison. Nearly a quarter report poor or fair health at 24.2%, signaling substantial unmet healthcare needs across the community.

Oklahoma's lower-performing counties

At 70.3 years, Blaine County's life expectancy trails Oklahoma's average of 72.7 years by 2.4 years, placing it in the state's bottom tier. The county's 24.2% poor/fair health rate significantly exceeds the state average, indicating concentrated health challenges.

Struggling compared to regional peers

Blaine County's 70.3-year life expectancy is notably lower than Alfalfa (77.7 years), Beaver (76.5 years), and Beckham (72.2 years), though comparable to Adair (69.3 years). However, Blaine offers 58 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—the highest among our eight counties—suggesting available medical infrastructure.

Uninsured rate low, but health outcomes lag

Blaine County's 15.4% uninsured rate is slightly above Oklahoma's average of 15.3%, indicating modest coverage gaps. Despite strong primary care provider density at 58 per 100,000 residents, the county's low life expectancy and high poor/fair health rate suggest barriers to effective care utilization.

Insurance alone isn't enough

Getting covered is the first step, but using preventive services matters equally in Blaine County, where health outcomes lag. Visit Healthcare.gov or ChooseOK.org to enroll, then schedule regular checkups with your primary care doctor to catch problems early.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Blaine County, OK?
Blaine County has a health score of 13/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #60 out of 77 counties in Oklahoma (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Blaine County?
Life expectancy in Blaine County is 70.3 years. The Oklahoma state average is 72.7 years, making Blaine County below the state average.
How does Blaine County health compare to the Oklahoma average?
Blaine County's health score of 13/100 is below the Oklahoma average of 24/100. Life expectancy is 70.3 years vs. the state average of 72.7 years. The uninsured rate is 15.4% vs. 15.3% statewide.
What health factors affect Blaine County?
Key health factors for Blaine County include: life expectancy (70.3 years), uninsured rate (15.4%), and primary care physician access (58:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 363:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Blaine County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 13/100 ("Below Average"), Blaine County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Oklahoma. Residents have a life expectancy of 70.3 years. 15.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Blaine County?
Blaine County's health score of 13/100 is below the Oklahoma average of 24/100. The uninsured rate of 15.4% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.