Kiowa County Health Data
Kiowa County, Oklahoma
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
14/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.1 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
36
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
155
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.7%
State avg 22.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
23.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 35.7 per 100K
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 Kiowa County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Kiowa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.8% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.1% | 12.0% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.7% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.9% | 26.1% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Kiowa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.5% | 19.1% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.4% | 15.1% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.4% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Kiowa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.2% | 76.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.5% | 53.4% | 57.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 62.8% | 66.9% | 73.3% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Kiowa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.3% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.9% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Kiowa County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life Expectancy in Kiowa County Reaches 70.1 Years
Health data brief for Kiowa County, Oklahoma.
Kiowa County reports a life expectancy of 70.1 years, which is nearly seven years less than the national average of 77 years and lower than the Oklahoma state average of 72.7 years. This is accompanied by high rates of poor or fair health reporting, with 24.7% of adults describing their health status this way, compared to the national average of 17%. Clinical provider availability is limited, with 36 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 155 mental health providers per 100,000, both of which are below the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. The uninsured rate is 13.9%, which is lower than the state average of 15.3% but higher than the national average 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.