Grady County Health Data

Grady County, Oklahoma

Health Score

38/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

74.1 yr

Uninsured Rate

13.5%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

74.1 yr

State avg 72.7 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

13.5%

State avg 15.3%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

23

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

138

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Grady County, Oklahoma

Grady outpaces national life expectancy

Grady County's 74.1-year life expectancy sits within 2.7 years of the U.S. average of 76.8 years. Just 18.6% of residents report poor or fair health—notably better than the national rate of 17.2%.

Among Oklahoma's healthiest counties

Grady County residents live 1.4 years longer than Oklahoma's state average of 72.7 years. With the lowest uninsured rate among this group at 13.5%, Grady leads the way in insurance coverage and health outcomes.

Grady leads regional health rankings

Grady County's 74.1-year life expectancy tops nearby Garvin (70.5 years) and Grant (73.5 years) counties. Its 18.6% poor/fair health rate is the strongest in the comparison, reflecting better overall health status across the region.

Access challenges despite strong outcomes

While Grady County achieves better health outcomes, it has fewer primary care providers (23 per 100K) than some peers. Only 13.5% of residents are uninsured, the lowest rate among these eight counties, supporting earlier medical intervention.

Keep coverage strong and maintain health

Grady County's low uninsured rate proves coverage works—keep benefiting from preventive care. If you're among the 13.5% without insurance, Oklahoma's marketplace and Medicaid programs offer affordable access to maintain your county's health edge.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Grady County, OK?
Grady County has a health score of 38/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #14 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 Grady County?
Life expectancy in Grady County is 74.1 years. The Oklahoma state average is 72.7 years, making Grady County above the state average.
How does Grady County health compare to the Oklahoma average?
Grady County's health score of 38/100 is above the Oklahoma average of 24/100. Life expectancy is 74.1 years vs. the state average of 72.7 years. The uninsured rate is 13.5% vs. 15.3% statewide.
What health factors affect Grady County?
Key health factors for Grady County include: life expectancy (74.1 years), uninsured rate (13.5%), and primary care physician access (23:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 138:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Grady County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 38/100 ("Below Average"), Grady County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Oklahoma. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.1 years. 13.5% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Grady County healthier than the Oklahoma average?
Grady County's health score of 38/100 exceeds the Oklahoma average of 24/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Grady County has better primary care access (23:1 ratio) than the state average (38:1).

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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.