Hughes County Health Data
Hughes County, Oklahoma
Health Score
10/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.4 yr
State avg 72.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.9%
State avg 15.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
22
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
134
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Hughes County, Oklahoma
Hughes County faces severe health challenges
Hughes County's 69.4-year life expectancy is 7.4 years below the U.S. average of 76.8 years, among the worst in this group. More than 1 in 4 residents (26.2%) report poor or fair health, exceeding national rates by 9 percentage points.
One of Oklahoma's unhealthiest counties
Hughes County's 69.4-year life expectancy trails Oklahoma's state average by 3.3 years. Its 26.2% poor/fair health rate is the second-highest in this comparison, indicating widespread chronic disease and health instability.
Hughes ranks among the most vulnerable
Hughes County's 69.4-year life expectancy is the second-lowest in this group, exceeded only by Harmon (68.8 years). Its 26.2% poor/fair health rate is only slightly below Haskell's 26%, placing both counties in acute health crisis.
Minimal provider capacity amid crisis
Hughes County has just 22 primary care providers per 100K—among the lowest in this group. With 14.9% of residents uninsured and only 134 mental health providers per 100K, the county faces a critical shortage of care infrastructure relative to health burden.
Insurance is healthcare's foundation
Hughes County's health crisis demands immediate action; 14.9% of residents lack insurance coverage. Apply for Medicaid or marketplace plans now—coverage is your pathway to regular checkups, prescription management, and treatment that can prevent life-threatening conditions.
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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.