Garvin County Health Data

Garvin County, Oklahoma

Health Score

15/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

70.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

16.3%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

70.5 yr

State avg 72.7 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

16.3%

State avg 15.3%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

35

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

182

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Garvin County, Oklahoma

Garvin lags behind national health outcomes

At 70.5 years, Garvin County's life expectancy falls 6.3 years short of the U.S. average of 76.8 years. Nearly 1 in 4 residents (22.9%) report poor or fair health, compared to the national rate of 17.2%.

Below Oklahoma's health average

Garvin County residents live 2.2 years less than the state average of 72.7 years. The county's poor/fair health rate exceeds Oklahoma's average, placing it in the lower half of state counties.

Garvin faces steeper health challenges

Garvin County's 70.5-year life expectancy trails nearby Grady County (74.1 years) and Grant County (73.5 years). Its poor/fair health rate of 22.9% is notably higher than Grady's 18.6%, signaling more significant health burdens in Garvin.

Healthcare access remains limited

Garvin County has 35 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—below the state average—and 16.3% of residents lack health insurance, topping Oklahoma's 15.3% uninsured rate. Mental health providers are relatively available at 182 per 100K, but gaps in primary care slow early disease prevention.

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With 16.3% uninsured, many Garvin County residents qualify for Medicaid or marketplace plans at reduced cost. Contact local health departments or visit Healthcare.gov to find plans and subsidies that fit your family's budget.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Garvin County, OK?
Garvin County has a health score of 15/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #57 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 Garvin County?
Life expectancy in Garvin County is 70.5 years. The Oklahoma state average is 72.7 years, making Garvin County below the state average.
How does Garvin County health compare to the Oklahoma average?
Garvin County's health score of 15/100 is below the Oklahoma average of 24/100. Life expectancy is 70.5 years vs. the state average of 72.7 years. The uninsured rate is 16.3% vs. 15.3% statewide.
What health factors affect Garvin County?
Key health factors for Garvin County include: life expectancy (70.5 years), uninsured rate (16.3%), and primary care physician access (35:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 182:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Garvin County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 15/100 ("Below Average"), Garvin County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Oklahoma. Residents have a life expectancy of 70.5 years. 16.3% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Garvin County?
Garvin County's health score of 15/100 is below the Oklahoma average of 24/100. The uninsured rate of 16.3% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.