Jefferson County Health Data
Jefferson County, Oklahoma
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
15/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
State avg 72.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.0%
State avg 15.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
18
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
24.8%
State avg 22.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
74.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 18.4 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
55.8
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 Jefferson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.2% | 41.1% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 12.8% | 12.0% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.8% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.0% | 26.1% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.4% | 19.1% | 16.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% | 15.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.1% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.7% | 76.3% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.5% | 53.4% | 57.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 65.7% | 66.9% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.4% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.2% | 38.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jefferson County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Jefferson County Faces Significant Shortage of Primary Care Providers
Health data brief for Jefferson County, Oklahoma.
Jefferson County reports a primary care provider ratio of 18 per 100,000 residents, which is considerably lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This clinician availability is also lower than state-wide norms. Life expectancy for county residents is recorded at 71.5 years, trailing the Oklahoma average of 72.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Factual data regarding mental health provider ratios is currently unavailable for this county. Self-reported health status shows that 24.8% of adults in Jefferson County describe their health as poor or fair, a rate that is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 15.0%, which nearly matches the state average of 15.3% but exceeds 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.