Garvin County Health Data
Garvin County, Oklahoma
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
22.9%
State avg 22.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 34.9 per 100K
Dentists
7.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
3.9
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 Garvin County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Garvin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.5% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.9% | 12.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.4% | 37.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.9% | 26.1% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Garvin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.5% | 19.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.1% | 15.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.1% | 32.7% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Garvin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.2% | 76.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.4% | 53.4% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.1% | 66.9% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Garvin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.0% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.5% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Garvin County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Garvin County Faces Primary Care Provider Availability Gap
Health data brief for Garvin County, Oklahoma.
Garvin County reports 35 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is exactly half the national median of 70 per 100,000. Data from the CDC and NPPES show a life expectancy of 70.5 years, a figure that sits below the Oklahoma state average of 72.7 years and trailing the national average of approximately 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 16.3%, slightly higher than the state average of 15.3% and notably above the 10% national average. Additionally, 22.9% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. Mental health provider ratios also lag behind national figures, with 182 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 250. 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.