Carter County Health Data
Carter County, Oklahoma
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
20/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.7 yr
State avg 72.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.0%
State avg 15.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
58
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
480
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.7%
State avg 22.7%
National avg 19.6%
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 Carter County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Carter | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.7% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.9% | 12.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.8% | 37.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.2% | 26.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Carter | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.2% | 19.1% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.4% | 15.1% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.6% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Carter | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.0% | 76.3% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.4% | 53.4% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.9% | 66.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Carter | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.4% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.5% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Carter County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Carter County Mental Health Provider Ratio Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Carter County, Oklahoma.
Carter County has 480 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. This number is nearly double the national median of 250 per 100,000 people. Regarding other health metrics, the life expectancy in the county is 71.7 years, which is shorter than the Oklahoma average of 72.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Data shows that 21.7% of adults report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The primary care provider ratio is 58 per 100,000 residents, whereas the national median is 70. The uninsured rate stands at 16.0%, which is slightly higher than the state average of 15.3% and the national average of 10%. 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.