Cotton County Health Data

Cotton County has a health score of 17/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #48 out of 77 counties in Oklahoma (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Cotton County is 71.1 years. The Oklahoma state average is 72.7 years, making Cotton County below the state average.

Cotton County's health score of 17/100 is below the Oklahoma average of 24/100. Life expectancy is 71.1 years vs. the state average of 72.7 years. The uninsured rate is 13.8% vs. 15.3% statewide.

Key health factors for Cotton County include: life expectancy (71.1 years), uninsured rate (13.8%), and primary care physician access (not yet available). Mental health provider access is 37:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 17/100 ("Below Average"), Cotton County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Oklahoma. Residents have a life expectancy of 71.1 years. 13.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Cotton County's health score of 17/100 is below the Oklahoma average of 24/100. The uninsured rate of 13.8% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.