Latimer County Health Data
Latimer County, Oklahoma
Health Score
18/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
State avg 72.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.4%
State avg 15.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
21
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
714
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Latimer County, Oklahoma
Latimer County's life expectancy near national average
At 73.2 years, Latimer County's life expectancy matches the U.S. average of 71.4 years, giving residents a slight longevity advantage. However, 27.4% report poor or fair health—the highest rate in this dataset and well above the national 27.2% figure.
Life expectancy strong, but health perceptions lag
Latimer County's 73.2-year life expectancy exceeds Oklahoma's 72.7-year average, a positive sign for longevity. Yet the 27.4% poor/fair health rate—the worst in this region—suggests residents face significant daily health challenges despite their longer expected lifespans.
Mixed health picture amid regional peers
Latimer County matches Jackson County's life expectancy (73.0 years) but has substantially higher poor/fair health reporting (27.4% vs. 22.0%), indicating a more stressed population. Primary care access is limited at 21 per 100,000, though mental health providers are abundant at 714 per 100,000.
Mental health strength contrasts with primary care scarcity
Latimer County's 714 mental health providers per 100,000 is exceptional and suggests strong behavioral health support, critical given the high poor/fair health reports. Yet only 21 primary care providers per 100,000 create gaps in routine medical care, and the 14.4% uninsured rate leaves some residents without preventive coverage.
Get covered and access preventive care
With the highest poor/fair health rate in the region, Latimer County residents should prioritize health coverage and preventive care. Visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to find plans that support routine visits and catch health problems early.
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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.