Johnston County Health Data
Johnston County, Oklahoma
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Johnston County, Oklahoma
Johnston County's health outcomes lag nationally
At 71.3 years, Johnston County's life expectancy trails the U.S. average of 71.4 years by a slight margin. However, 26.1% of residents report poor or fair health—well above the national figure of 27.2%—indicating persistent health challenges.
Among Oklahoma's counties with lower health ranks
Johnston County's 71.3-year life expectancy falls below the state average of 72.7 years, placing it in the lower half of Oklahoma's county health rankings. The 26.1% poor/fair health rate is among the highest statewide.
Nearby counties show stronger health profiles
Jackson County's residents live roughly 1.7 years longer than Johnston County residents, and Kay County also outperforms Johnston on life expectancy. Johnston County does have exceptional mental health provider capacity (891 per 100,000), but primary care access remains limited at 29 per 100,000.
Strong mental health access contrasts with primary care gaps
Johnston County offers rare strength in mental health infrastructure with 891 providers per 100,000—the highest in this region—suggesting strong behavioral health support. Yet only 29 primary care providers per 100,000 limits access to routine medical care, and a 13.9% uninsured rate means many miss preventive services.
Take advantage of coverage programs available
Johnston County residents with low incomes may qualify for Medicaid, particularly given Oklahoma's eligibility criteria. Call 1-800-318-2596 or visit your local clinic to apply—coverage bridges gaps to the primary care this county needs.
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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.