Hughes County Health Data
Hughes County, Oklahoma
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
26.2%
State avg 22.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
7.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
44.7
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 Hughes County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hughes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.2% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.4% | 12.0% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.9% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.8% | 26.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hughes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 22.5% | 19.1% | 16.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% | 15.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.4% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hughes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.8% | 76.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 48.6% | 53.4% | 57.3% | 4.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 58.8% | 66.9% | 73.3% | 8.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hughes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.2% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.2% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hughes County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
High Poor or Fair Health Rate in Hughes County
Health data brief for Hughes County, Oklahoma.
Hughes County reports that 26.2% of its population is in poor or fair health, a figure that is higher than the national average of 17%. The life expectancy in the county is 69.4 years, which trails the Oklahoma average of 72.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Primary care provider availability is 22 per 100,000 residents, which is well below the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 134 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. The uninsured rate in the county is 14.9%, slightly lower than the state average of 15.3% but higher than the national average of 10%. 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.