Latimer County Health Data
Latimer County, Oklahoma
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
27.4%
State avg 22.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
52.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 21.2 per 100K
Dentists
10.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
21.1
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 Latimer County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Latimer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.1% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.8% | 12.0% | 11.2% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.2% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.8% | 26.1% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Latimer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 23.8% | 19.1% | 16.3% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.3% | 15.1% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.0% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Latimer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.3% | 76.3% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 46.9% | 53.4% | 57.3% | 6.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 65.0% | 66.9% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Latimer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.9% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.2% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Latimer 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
Mental Health Specialist Availability High in Latimer County
Health data brief for Latimer County, Oklahoma.
Latimer County has a mental health provider ratio of 714 per 100,000 residents, which significantly exceeds the national median of 250 per 100,000. Despite this access to specialists, the county faces challenges in other health metrics. About 27.4% of adults report poor or fair health, a rate more than ten percentage points higher than the national average of 17%. The primary care provider ratio is 21 per 100,000, which is below the national median of 70. Life expectancy is 73.2 years, slightly higher than the state average of 72.7 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 14.4%, compared to the 15.3% state average and 10% national average. 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.