Love County Health Data
Love County, Oklahoma
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
23/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
State avg 72.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.3%
State avg 15.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
49
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
68
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.1%
State avg 22.7%
National avg 19.6%
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 Love County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Love | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.8% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.2% | 12.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.0% | 37.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.8% | 26.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Love | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.8% | 19.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | 15.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.7% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Love | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.0% | 76.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.4% | 53.4% | 57.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.7% | 66.9% | 73.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Love | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.3% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.1% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Love County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Love County Reports Limited Availability of Mental Health Providers
Health data brief for Love County, Oklahoma.
Love County has 68 mental health providers for every 100,000 people. This total is significantly lower than the national median of 250 providers per 100,000. For primary care, the county records 49 providers per 100,000 residents, while the national median is 70. Life expectancy in the county is 72.5 years, a figure that is nearly the same as the Oklahoma average of 72.7 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Data shows that 16.3% of the population is uninsured, which is higher than the state average of 15.3% and the national average of 10%. Furthermore, 21.1% of adults in Love County report their health as poor or fair, exceeding the national benchmark of 17%. These figures provide a snapshot of the current healthcare landscape in the county. Explore state-level data for further context.
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.