Craig County Health Data
Craig County, Oklahoma
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
14/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.5 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
43
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
586
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
27.3%
State avg 22.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 42.5 per 100K
Dentists
7.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
63.3
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 Craig County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Craig | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.9% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.2% | 12.0% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.6% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.1% | 26.1% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Craig | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 22.8% | 19.1% | 16.3% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% | 15.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.4% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Craig | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.2% | 76.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 48.2% | 53.4% | 57.3% | 5.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 65.5% | 66.9% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Craig | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.2% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.9% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Craig 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
Craig County reports higher rates of poor or fair health
Health data brief for Craig County, Oklahoma.
In Craig County, 27.3% of residents report their health as poor or fair. This percentage is higher than the national average of 17%. The county has 586 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. Conversely, there are 43 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure lower than the national median of 70. Life expectancy in Craig County is 72.5 years, slightly shorter than the Oklahoma state average of 72.7 years and significantly shorter than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 15.4%, nearly matching the state average of 15.3% but higher than the national rate 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.