Greer County Health Data
Greer County, Oklahoma
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
26/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
State avg 72.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.4%
State avg 15.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
18
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
348
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.8%
State avg 22.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
54.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 18.2 per 100K
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 Greer County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Greer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.2% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.6% | 12.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.8% | 37.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.4% | 26.1% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Greer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.2% | 19.1% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% | 15.1% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.1% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Greer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.3% | 76.3% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.5% | 53.4% | 57.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 65.9% | 66.9% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Greer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.4% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Greer 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
Greer County Reports High Mental Health Provider Ratio
Health data brief for Greer County, Oklahoma.
Greer County shows a mental health provider ratio of 348 per 100,000 residents, which is notably higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Conversely, the primary care provider ratio is 18 per 100,000, well below the national median of 70. Life expectancy in Greer County is 73.2 years, slightly above the Oklahoma state average of 72.7 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 12.4%, which is lower than the state average of 15.3% but higher than the national 10% average. Residents reporting poor or fair health make up 23.8% of the population, compared to the 17% national average. 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.