Harper County Health Data
Harper County, Oklahoma
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
42/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
78.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.2 yr
State avg 72.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.4%
State avg 15.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
63
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.4%
State avg 22.7%
National avg 19.6%
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 Harper County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Harper | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.3% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.2% | 12.0% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.6% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.5% | 26.1% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Harper | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.1% | 19.1% | 16.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | 15.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.6% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Harper | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.8% | 76.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.9% | 53.4% | 57.3% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 65.3% | 66.9% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Harper | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.8% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.9% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Harper 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
Harper County Life Expectancy Exceeds National Average
Health data brief for Harper County, Oklahoma.
Life expectancy in Harper County is 78.2 years, which is notably higher than the Oklahoma state average of 72.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Despite this, 18.4% of residents are uninsured, which is higher than the state average of 15.3% and the national 10% average. About 20.4% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The county has 63 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Data for primary care provider ratios was not available for this period. 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.