Johnston County Health Data
Johnston County, Oklahoma
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
15/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.3 yr
State avg 72.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
State avg 15.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
29
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
891
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.1%
State avg 22.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 29.1 per 100K
Dentists
19.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
48.4
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 Johnston County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Johnston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.2% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 13.2% | 12.0% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.5% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.9% | 26.1% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Johnston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 22.1% | 19.1% | 16.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.8% | 15.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.8% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Johnston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.1% | 76.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 48.0% | 53.4% | 57.3% | 5.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.6% | 66.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Johnston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.0% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.3% | 38.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Johnston 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
High Mental Health Provider Availability Reported in Johnston County
Health data brief for Johnston County, Oklahoma.
Johnston County has 891 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, more than triple the national median of 250 per 100,000. This high ratio of specialists contrasts with the county’s primary care availability, which stands at 29 providers per 100,000, lower than the national median of 70. Life expectancy in Johnston County is 71.3 years, which is lower than the state average of 72.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 26.1% of adults report poor or fair health status, compared to the 17% national average. The uninsured rate for the county is 13.9%, which sits below the Oklahoma average of 15.3% but remains higher than the national average of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.