McIntosh County Health Data
McIntosh County, Oklahoma
Health Score
11/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.8 yr
State avg 72.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.5%
State avg 15.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
10
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
158
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in McIntosh County, Oklahoma
Life expectancy lags national average
McIntosh County residents live to an average of 70.8 years, about 6 years shorter than the U.S. average of 76.4 years. One in four residents (25.2%) report poor or fair health, well above the national rate of 18%. These gaps signal serious underlying health challenges that demand attention.
Below-average life expectancy in state
At 70.8 years, McIntosh County's life expectancy ranks below Oklahoma's state average of 72.7 years. The county's poor/fair health rate of 25.2% also exceeds the state trend, placing it among Oklahoma's counties with the most health struggles.
Health challenges mirror regional struggles
McIntosh County's life expectancy of 70.8 years places it near neighboring Muskogee County (70.1 years) and Okmulgee County (69.9 years), but well below Noble County's 74.2 years. The county's 25.2% poor/fair health rate ranks among the highest in the region.
Primary care shortage affects daily care
McIntosh County has just 10 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—a critical shortage compared to the state's needs. The 17.5% uninsured rate means more residents delay or skip preventive care, while the 158 mental health providers per 100K suggest emerging strength in behavioral health services.
Find affordable health coverage today
With 17.5% of McIntosh County residents uninsured, coverage remains within reach through the Health Insurance Marketplace or Oklahoma Medicaid. Check your eligibility at healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to explore plans that fit your budget and health needs.
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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.