Kay County Health Data
Kay County, Oklahoma
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
25/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.8 yr
State avg 72.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
State avg 15.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
257
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.6%
State avg 22.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 38.9 per 100K
Dentists
4.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.6
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 Kay County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Kay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.1% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.9% | 12.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.9% | 37.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 27.6% | 26.1% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Kay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.6% | 19.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% | 15.1% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.7% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Kay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.5% | 76.3% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.9% | 53.4% | 57.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 65.2% | 66.9% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Kay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.9% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.9% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Kay 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
Kay County Life Expectancy Trails National and State Benchmarks
Health data brief for Kay County, Oklahoma.
Life expectancy in Kay County is 71.8 years, which is more than five years shorter than the national average of 77 years and lower than the Oklahoma average of 72.7 years. Clinical access data shows 39 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 70 per 100,000. Conversely, the mental health provider ratio is 257 per 100,000, slightly higher than the national median of 250. Approximately 20.6% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, a rate that is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate stands at 14.1%, which is lower than the state average of 15.3% but higher than the national rate 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.