Kingfisher County Health Data
Kingfisher County, Oklahoma
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
38/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.7 yr
State avg 72.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.7%
State avg 15.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
46
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
174
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.2%
State avg 22.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
32.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 46.0 per 100K
Dentists
6.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
32.7
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 Kingfisher County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Kingfisher | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.2% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 12.0% | 11.2% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.5% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.3% | 26.1% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Kingfisher | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.8% | 19.1% | 16.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 15.1% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.5% | 32.7% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Kingfisher | 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) | 57.9% | 53.4% | 57.3% | 4.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 65.8% | 66.9% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Kingfisher | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.6% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Kingfisher 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
Uninsured Rate in Kingfisher County Exceeds Oklahoma State Average
Health data brief for Kingfisher County, Oklahoma.
The uninsured rate in Kingfisher County is 17.7%, a figure higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15.3% and significantly above the national average of 10%. While the county reports a life expectancy of 76.7 years, which is the highest among the counties surveyed and nears the national average of 77 years, other indicators suggest disparities. About 20.2% of adults report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. Primary care provider availability stands at 46 per 100,000 residents, below the national median of 70. Mental health services are also lower than national norms, with a ratio of 174 providers per 100,000 compared to the national median of 250. 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.