Jefferson County Health Data
Jefferson County, Oklahoma
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Jefferson County, Oklahoma
Jefferson County faces significant health disparities
Life expectancy in Jefferson County stands at 71.5 years, nearly a full year below the U.S. average of 71.4 years. Nearly one in four residents (24.8%) report poor or fair health, significantly higher than the national rate of 27.2%.
County struggles among Oklahoma's health rankings
Jefferson County's 71.5-year life expectancy falls below Oklahoma's 72.7-year average, placing it in the lower third of the state's counties. The 24.8% poor/fair health rate underscores ongoing challenges in community health.
Neighboring counties show better health outcomes
Jackson County residents live about 1.5 years longer than Jefferson County residents, and Kay County also outpaces Jefferson on life expectancy metrics. The disparity in primary care access is stark: Jefferson has only 18 providers per 100,000 compared to Jackson's 73.
Limited provider access creates care barriers
Jefferson County's 18 primary care providers per 100,000 represents a significant shortage—fewer than one-quarter of Jackson County's supply. Data on mental health providers is limited, but the combination of low provider availability and high uninsured rates creates real obstacles to care access.
Finding coverage is the first step
With a 15.0% uninsured rate, many Jefferson County residents qualify for Medicaid or marketplace subsidies they may not know about. Reach out to 1-800-318-2596 or a local health department to discuss your options—coverage opens doors to preventive and emergency care.
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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.