Le Flore County Health Data
Le Flore County, Oklahoma
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
25.6%
State avg 22.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 28.9 per 100K
Dentists
2.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.1
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 Le Flore County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Le Flore | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.4% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 13.0% | 12.0% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.4% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.7% | 26.1% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Le Flore | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 22.4% | 19.1% | 16.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.8% | 15.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.6% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Le Flore | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.5% | 76.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 48.1% | 53.4% | 57.3% | 5.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 65.7% | 66.9% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Le Flore | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.0% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.3% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Le Flore 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
Uninsured Rate in Le Flore County Nears Twenty Percent
Health data brief for Le Flore County, Oklahoma.
The uninsured rate in Le Flore County stands at 19.1%, which is nearly double the national average of 10% and higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15.3%. Health outcome data reveals that 25.6% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a figure well above the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 71.0 years, which is lower than both the Oklahoma average of 72.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Access to primary care is limited, with 29 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 70. However, the mental health provider ratio of 335 per 100,000 is higher than the national median of 250. 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.