McCurtain County Health Data
McCurtain County, Oklahoma
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
6/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
68.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
68.2 yr
State avg 72.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.4%
State avg 15.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
45
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
385
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
27.7%
State avg 22.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 45.3 per 100K
Dentists
3.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.7
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 McCurtain County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | McCurtain | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.7% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.3% | 12.0% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.6% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.4% | 26.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | McCurtain | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.7% | 19.1% | 16.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.4% | 15.1% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.3% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | McCurtain | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.6% | 76.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 47.0% | 53.4% | 57.3% | 6.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.3% | 66.9% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | McCurtain | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.7% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.7% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare McCurtain 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
McCurtain County Life Expectancy Well Below National Average
Health data brief for McCurtain County, Oklahoma.
McCurtain County residents have a life expectancy of 68.2 years. This figure is notably lower than the Oklahoma state average of 72.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 27.7% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 16.4%, exceeding both the state average of 15.3% and the national average of 10%. On the provider side, McCurtain County has 385 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250. Primary care provider availability is 45 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. These numbers are sourced from the CDC and the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for data details.
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.