Grady County Health Data
Grady County, Oklahoma
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
18.6%
State avg 22.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 23.4 per 100K
Dentists
8.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.7
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 Grady County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Grady | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.3% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 12.0% | 11.2% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.6% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.7% | 26.1% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Grady | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.4% | 19.1% | 16.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% | 15.1% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.4% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 4.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Grady | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.1% | 76.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.8% | 53.4% | 57.3% | 5.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.8% | 66.9% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Grady | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.1% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Grady County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Low Primary Care Access Reported in Grady County
Health data brief for Grady County, Oklahoma.
Primary care provider availability in Grady County is recorded at 23 providers per 100,000 residents, roughly one-third of the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county's life expectancy is 74.1 years, which is higher than the state average of 72.7 years but remains below the national average of 77 years. Approximately 13.5% of the population is uninsured, a rate lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15.3% but higher than the national average of 10%. Mental health provider ratios are also lower than national norms, with 138 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 250. Poor or fair health is reported by 18.6% of residents, which is slightly above the national average of 17%. 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.