Comanche County Health Data
Comanche County, Oklahoma
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
29/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
State avg 72.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
State avg 15.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
71
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
378
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.0%
State avg 22.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 70.5 per 100K
Dentists
3.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.1
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 Comanche County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Comanche | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.7% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.7% | 12.0% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.7% | 37.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.0% | 26.1% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Comanche | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.3% | 19.1% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.3% | 15.1% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.4% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Comanche | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.0% | 76.3% | 74.9% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.4% | 53.4% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.1% | 66.9% | 73.3% | 5.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Comanche | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.8% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 44.0% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 5.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Comanche County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Comanche County Primary Care Ratio Matches National Median
Health data brief for Comanche County, Oklahoma.
Comanche County has 71 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents. This figure is nearly identical to the national median of 70 per 100,000 people. The county's life expectancy is 73.2 years, which is similar to the Oklahoma state average of 72.7 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. Data indicates that 22.0% of adults report poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. The mental health provider ratio is 378 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250. The uninsured rate stands at 12.7%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15.3% and higher than the 10% national average. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Comanche County, Oklahoma
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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.