Dewey County Health Data
Dewey County, Oklahoma
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
26/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
State avg 72.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.1%
State avg 15.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
45
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
21.1%
State avg 22.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
22.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 45.3 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
45.1
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 Dewey County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Dewey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.4% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 12.0% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.3% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.1% | 26.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Dewey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.1% | 19.1% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 15.1% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.8% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Dewey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.0% | 76.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.4% | 53.4% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.9% | 66.9% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Dewey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.1% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.5% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Dewey County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Dewey County life expectancy higher than state average
Health data brief for Dewey County, Oklahoma.
Life expectancy in Dewey County is 73.0 years, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 72.7 years. This figure remains lower than the national average of 77 years. The county reports 45 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. Data for mental health providers in the county is currently unavailable. The percentage of residents reporting poor or fair health is 21.1%, higher than the national average of 17%. Additionally, the uninsured rate in Dewey County is 15.1%. This is slightly lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15.3% but higher than the national average of 10%. 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.