Choctaw County Health Data
Choctaw County, Oklahoma
Health Score
9/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
68.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
68.3 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
42
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
827
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Choctaw County, Oklahoma
Choctaw County faces critical health crisis
Life expectancy of 68.3 years ranks among the lowest in the nation, trailing the U.S. average by 4.2 years and Oklahoma's average by 4.4 years. At 25.8%, the poor/fair health rate is one of the highest, reflecting severe chronic disease burden across the population.
Oklahoma's health warning sign
Choctaw County's 68.3-year life expectancy is the lowest among all counties analyzed here and represents a major public health concern within Oklahoma. The 25.8% poor/fair health rate signals that more than one in four residents struggle with health daily.
Worst health outcomes in the region
Choctaw County's 68.3-year life expectancy and 25.8% poor/fair health rate are substantially worse than all peer counties, including Coal (70.0 years) and Carter (71.7 years). The 15.4% uninsured rate sits near state average, but health challenges run far deeper than insurance alone.
Unusual mental health resources, primary care shortfall
Choctaw County has exceptionally high mental health provider capacity at 827 per 100,000—the highest in the state—yet only 42 primary care providers per 100K, suggesting a mismatch between available specialists and primary care access. This imbalance likely reflects either specific program investments or severe primary care shortages.
Coverage is essential—take action today
With life expectancy well below state average, every resident deserves healthcare access. If you're uninsured, enroll immediately at healthcare.gov or contact local federally qualified health centers to begin turning these statistics around.
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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.