Grady County Health Data

Grady County, Oklahoma

CDC County Health Rankings

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

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

MeasureGradyState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity38.3%41.1%37.6%2.8 pts better than state
Diabetes10.3%12.0%11.2%1.7 pts better than state
High Blood Pressure35.6%37.3%33.5%1.7 pts better than state
Depression24.7%26.1%24.1%1.4 pts better than state

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureGradyState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking16.4%19.1%16.3%2.7 pts better than state
Binge Drinking16.1%15.1%17.8%1.0 pts worse than state
Physical Inactivity28.4%32.7%27.0%4.3 pts better than state

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureGradyState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup76.1%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

MeasureGradyState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress18.7%19.4%18.6%0.7 pts better than state
Short Sleep Duration36.1%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.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Primary care access

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.

Get Care in Grady County, Oklahoma

Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.

Grady Memorial Hospital

ER
2/5
(405) 224-2300
2220 Iowa Street, Chickasha, OK 73018
Acute Care HospitalsGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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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.