Delaware County Health Data
Delaware County, Oklahoma
Health Score
16/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
State avg 72.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.5%
State avg 15.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
211
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Delaware County, Oklahoma
Delaware County's Health Lags Nationally
Delaware County residents live 72.5 years on average—3.5 years below the U.S. life expectancy of 76—and face higher disease burden. With 24.4% reporting poor or fair health, the county exceeds the national average of 18%, indicating significant chronic health challenges.
Delaware Struggles in Oklahoma
Delaware County's 72.5-year life expectancy sits slightly below Oklahoma's state average of 72.7 years, and its 24.4% poor/fair health rate ranks among the state's worst. The county's health outcomes place it in Oklahoma's lower-performing tier.
Delaware Among Poorest Health Outcomes
Delaware County's 24.4% poor/fair health rate ranks second-worst among comparable counties—only behind Craig County (27.3%)—while its 72.5-year life expectancy trails Dewey (73.0) and Ellis (72.8) counties. The data reveals significant health disparities in this region.
Highest Uninsured Rate in the Region
Delaware County's 17.5% uninsured rate—the highest among comparable counties—directly correlates with its poor health outcomes. The county has 39 primary care providers and 211 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, but uninsured residents struggle to access them.
Uninsured? Get Coverage Now
Nearly 1 in 6 Delaware County residents lacks health insurance, the highest rate in the region and a barrier to care. Visit Healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to explore Medicaid expansion, marketplace plans, or free/low-cost community health services.
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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.