Harmon County Health Data
Harmon County, Oklahoma
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
12/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
68.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
68.8 yr
State avg 72.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.6%
State avg 15.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
42
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.0%
State avg 22.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
122.3
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 Harmon County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Harmon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.7% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.8% | 12.0% | 11.2% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.5% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.4% | 26.1% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Harmon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.3% | 19.1% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.8% | 15.1% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 37.7% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 5.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Harmon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.6% | 76.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.3% | 53.4% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.6% | 66.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Harmon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.8% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.5% | 38.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Harmon County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life Expectancy in Harmon County Trails State Average
Health data brief for Harmon County, Oklahoma.
Harmon County reports a life expectancy of 68.8 years, which is significantly lower than both the Oklahoma state average of 72.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 17.6%, higher than the state average of 15.3% and the national average of 10%. Provider ratios also show divergence from national medians; primary care providers are at 41 per 100,000 residents (national median is 70) and mental health providers are at 42 per 100,000 residents (national median is 250). Poor or fair health is reported by 23.0% of the population, which is higher than the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.