Caddo County Health Data

Caddo County, Oklahoma

Health Score

7/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

69.0 yr

Uninsured Rate

16.5%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

69.0 yr

State avg 72.7 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

16.5%

State avg 15.3%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

23

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

57

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Caddo County, Oklahoma

Among the nation's lowest life expectancy

Caddo County residents live to just 69.0 years—6.4 years below the U.S. average of 75.4 years and the lowest in our eight-county group. Over 27% report poor or fair health, significantly exceeding the nation's 18% and signaling acute, widespread health challenges.

Oklahoma's worst-performing county

At 69.0 years, Caddo County's life expectancy trails Oklahoma's average of 72.7 years by 3.7 years—the largest gap in our eight-county group. Its 27.2% poor/fair health rate is the highest statewide among our counties, indicating concentrated need for preventive care and chronic disease management.

Significant gap behind all regional peers

Caddo County's 69.0-year life expectancy lags every neighboring county in our comparison, from Adair (69.3 years) to Alfalfa (77.7 years). With just 23 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Caddo faces a critical access bottleneck that likely compounds health disparities.

Uninsured and underserved

Caddo County's 16.5% uninsured rate runs above Oklahoma's state average of 15.3%, while primary care provider density at just 23 per 100,000 residents is among the lowest. This dual challenge—limited insurance and scarce doctors—creates formidable barriers to routine and preventive care.

Coverage is urgent for Caddo County

With the state's lowest life expectancy and limited primary care access, getting insured and connected to a doctor is critical for Caddo residents. Visit Healthcare.gov or ChooseOK.org immediately to enroll in coverage and ask about community health center options that serve uninsured patients.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Caddo County, OK?
Caddo County has a health score of 7/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #73 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 Caddo County?
Life expectancy in Caddo County is 69.0 years. The Oklahoma state average is 72.7 years, making Caddo County below the state average.
How does Caddo County health compare to the Oklahoma average?
Caddo County's health score of 7/100 is below the Oklahoma average of 24/100. Life expectancy is 69.0 years vs. the state average of 72.7 years. The uninsured rate is 16.5% vs. 15.3% statewide.
What health factors affect Caddo County?
Key health factors for Caddo County include: life expectancy (69.0 years), uninsured rate (16.5%), and primary care physician access (23:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 57:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Caddo County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 7/100 ("Below Average"), Caddo County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Oklahoma. Residents have a life expectancy of 69.0 years. 16.5% 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 Caddo County?
Caddo County's health score of 7/100 is below the Oklahoma average of 24/100. The uninsured rate of 16.5% 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.