Le Flore County Health Data
Le Flore County, Oklahoma
Health Score
9/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.0 yr
State avg 72.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.1%
State avg 15.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
29
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
335
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Le Flore County, Oklahoma
Le Flore County grapples with health disparities
Life expectancy in Le Flore County is 71.0 years, below the U.S. average of 71.4 years, and 25.6% of residents report poor or fair health—above the national 27.2% figure. The combination signals significant health challenges across the community.
County ranks below Oklahoma averages
Le Flore County's 71.0-year life expectancy falls below Oklahoma's state average of 72.7 years by 1.7 years, placing it in the lower third of state health rankings. The 25.6% poor/fair health rate underscores ongoing disparities.
Health outcomes trail adjacent counties
Jackson County residents live 2.0 years longer than Le Flore County residents, and Kay County also outperforms Le Flore on life expectancy. Le Flore County's 19.1% uninsured rate—the highest in this dataset—places additional stress on a community with limited health resources.
High uninsured rate compounds care access challenges
Le Flore County's 19.1% uninsured rate—nearly one in five residents—is the worst in this region and significantly above Oklahoma's 15.3% state average. With only 29 primary care providers per 100,000, many uninsured residents face formidable barriers to preventive and routine care.
Coverage opens doors to essential care
If you're among Le Flore County's 19.1% uninsured, you likely qualify for Medicaid or marketplace subsidies that dramatically reduce costs. Call 1-800-318-2596 or visit healthcare.gov today—coverage can mean the difference between managing your health and facing emergencies.
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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.