Creek County Health Data

Creek County, Oklahoma

Health Score

31/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

72.8 yr

Uninsured Rate

13.0%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

72.8 yr

State avg 72.7 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

13.0%

State avg 15.3%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

22

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

251

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Creek County, Oklahoma

Creek County Outperforms National Average

Creek County residents live to an average of 72.8 years—just 3.2 years below the U.S. life expectancy of 76—and report better health than the national average. At 19.9%, its poor/fair health rate sits slightly above the national average of 18%, signaling Creek County is among Oklahoma's healthier regions.

Oklahoma's Healthier Counties

Creek County's 72.8-year life expectancy slightly exceeds Oklahoma's state average of 72.7 years, placing it among the state's better-performing counties. Its 19.9% poor/fair health rate is well below state norms, reflecting stronger overall population health.

Creek Among Oklahoma's Healthiest

Creek County's life expectancy of 72.8 years matches the best performers in its region, including Ellis County and Custer County. Its 19.9% poor/fair health rate is among the lowest, second only to Ellis County (19.5%) in health outcomes.

Lean Provider Network, Better Coverage

Creek County's 13.0% uninsured rate is the lowest among comparable counties, ensuring most residents can access care. However, the county has only 22 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—below county averages—though 251 mental health providers per 100,000 offer stronger behavioral health access.

Maintain Your Health Insurance

Creek County leads the region with strong insurance coverage, but 1 in 8 residents still lack health insurance. If you're uninsured, visit Healthcare.gov to explore options and maintain access to the quality care your county's strong providers deliver.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Creek County, OK?
Creek County has a health score of 31/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #21 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.
What is the life expectancy in Creek County?
Life expectancy in Creek County is 72.8 years. The Oklahoma state average is 72.7 years, making Creek County above the state average.
How does Creek County health compare to the Oklahoma average?
Creek County's health score of 31/100 is above the Oklahoma average of 24/100. Life expectancy is 72.8 years vs. the state average of 72.7 years. The uninsured rate is 13.0% vs. 15.3% statewide.
What health factors affect Creek County?
Key health factors for Creek County include: life expectancy (72.8 years), uninsured rate (13.0%), and primary care physician access (22:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 251:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Creek County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 31/100 ("Below Average"), Creek County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Oklahoma. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.8 years. 13.0% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Creek County healthier than the Oklahoma average?
Creek County's health score of 31/100 exceeds the Oklahoma average of 24/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Creek County has better primary care access (22:1 ratio) than the state average (38:1).

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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.