Custer County Health Data
Custer County, Oklahoma
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
27/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.8 yr
State avg 72.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.3%
State avg 15.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
53
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
619
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.3%
State avg 22.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 53.3 per 100K
Dentists
10.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.1
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 Custer County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Custer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.1% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.8% | 12.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.6% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.0% | 26.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Custer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.0% | 19.1% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% | 15.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.1% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Custer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.8% | 76.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.1% | 53.4% | 57.3% | 3.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.7% | 66.9% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Custer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.1% | 38.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Custer 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
Custer County mental health provider numbers exceed national median
Health data brief for Custer County, Oklahoma.
Custer County reports 619 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county has 53 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 72.8 years, slightly higher than the state average of 72.7 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 15.3%, exactly matching the Oklahoma state average and remaining higher than the national average of 10%. Furthermore, 20.3% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, a higher portion than the national average of 17%. 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.