Choctaw County Health Data
Choctaw County, Oklahoma
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
25.8%
State avg 22.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
28.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 41.9 per 100K
Dentists
7.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
28.0
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 Choctaw County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Choctaw | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 45.5% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.8% | 12.0% | 11.2% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.8% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.8% | 26.1% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Choctaw | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 22.3% | 19.1% | 16.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.0% | 15.1% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.6% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Choctaw | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.7% | 76.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.0% | 53.4% | 57.3% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 64.3% | 66.9% | 73.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Choctaw | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.2% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.4% | 38.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Choctaw County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Choctaw County Mental Health Provider Ratio Higher Than National Median
Health data brief for Choctaw County, Oklahoma.
Choctaw County has 827 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. This count is more than triple the national median of 250 per 100,000. Conversely, the life expectancy in the county is 68.3 years. This is shorter than the Oklahoma state average of 72.7 years and the national average of 77 years. About 25.8% of adults report poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. The primary care provider ratio is 42 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. The uninsured rate is 15.4%, which matches the Oklahoma state average of 15.3% and exceeds the 10% national average. Explore state-level data.
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.