Delaware County Health Data
Delaware County, Oklahoma
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
24.4%
State avg 22.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 39.0 per 100K
Dentists
12.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.3
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 Delaware County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Delaware | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.0% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.5% | 12.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.6% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.5% | 26.1% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Delaware | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.6% | 19.1% | 16.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.7% | 15.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.4% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Delaware | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.1% | 76.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.3% | 53.4% | 57.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 64.1% | 66.9% | 73.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Delaware | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.2% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.2% | 38.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Delaware County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Delaware County uninsured rate exceeds state and national averages
Health data brief for Delaware County, Oklahoma.
Delaware County has an uninsured rate of 17.5%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15.3% and the national average of 10%. The life expectancy for residents is 72.5 years, slightly lower than the state average of 72.7 years and nearly five years shorter than the national average of 77 years. In terms of health status, 24.4% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. There are 39 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 211 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. Both figures are lower than the national medians, which are 70 per 100,000 for primary care and 250 per 100,000 for mental health. Explore state-level data.
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.