Coal County Health Data
Coal County, Oklahoma
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
6/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.0 yr
State avg 72.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.2%
State avg 15.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
19
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
171
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
27.2%
State avg 22.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
19.0
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 Coal County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Coal | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.9% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.9% | 12.0% | 11.2% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.5% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 29.0% | 26.1% | 24.1% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Coal | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 24.1% | 19.1% | 16.3% | 5.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.5% | 15.1% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 37.4% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Coal | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.0% | 76.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 47.1% | 53.4% | 57.3% | 6.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 65.1% | 66.9% | 73.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Coal | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.0% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.8% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Coal County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Provider Ratio in Coal County Below National Median
Health data brief for Coal County, Oklahoma.
Coal County has 19 primary care providers per 100,000 residents. This is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000 residents. The life expectancy in the county is 70.0 years, which is shorter than the Oklahoma average of 72.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Records indicate that 27.2% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. The mental health provider ratio is 171 per 100,000 people, while the national median is 250. Additionally, the uninsured rate in the county is 19.2%, which is higher than both 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.