Greer County Health Data
Greer County, Oklahoma
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Greer County, Oklahoma
Greer falls short on national health measures
Greer County's 73.2-year life expectancy is 3.6 years below the U.S. average of 76.8 years. Almost 1 in 4 residents (23.8%) report poor or fair health, exceeding the national benchmark.
Slightly above Oklahoma baseline
Greer County's 73.2-year life expectancy outpaces Oklahoma's state average of 72.7 years by a small margin. However, its 23.8% poor/fair health rate signals significant health burdens within the county.
Mixed performance in regional context
Greer County's 73.2-year life expectancy trails Grady County (74.1 years) but exceeds Garvin (70.5 years). Its 23.8% poor/fair health rate is among the highest in the peer group, matching Grant County's burden.
Mental health services stand out
Greer County has exceptional mental health provider availability at 348 per 100K—more than double most neighboring counties. However, primary care access is tight with only 18 providers per 100K, and 12.4% of residents lack health insurance.
Bridge the coverage gap in Greer
Though Greer's uninsured rate (12.4%) is lower than state average, 1 in 8 residents still lack coverage. Explore Oklahoma's marketplace and Medicaid to ensure access to the primary care that complements the county's strong mental health services.
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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.