Kiowa County Health Data
Kiowa County, Oklahoma
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Kiowa County, Oklahoma
Kiowa County faces significant health challenges
Life expectancy in Kiowa County is 70.1 years—the lowest in this dataset and over a year below the U.S. average of 71.4 years. Nearly one in four residents (24.7%) report poor or fair health, indicating substantial community health struggles.
County ranks among Oklahoma's poorest health outcomes
Kiowa County's 70.1-year life expectancy ranks in the bottom tier of Oklahoma's counties, falling 2.6 years below the state average of 72.7 years. The 24.7% poor/fair health rate underscores deeply rooted health disparities.
Significant disparities compared to adjacent counties
Jackson County residents live 2.9 years longer than Kiowa County residents, and Kay County (71.8 years) also outpaces Kiowa substantially. Limited primary care provider capacity at 36 per 100,000 compounds the health disadvantage Kiowa County residents face.
Sparse provider network and insurance barriers
Kiowa County has just 36 primary care providers per 100,000 and 155 mental health providers per 100,000—limited resources for community health needs. Though the 13.9% uninsured rate is slightly below state average, the scarcity of available providers means coverage alone doesn't guarantee easy access to care.
Coverage is essential for your health
Kiowa County residents should prioritize finding health insurance coverage to support preventive care and catch health problems early. Call 1-800-318-2596 or visit healthcare.gov to explore plans that may reduce your out-of-pocket costs and improve access to the care this community 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.