Murray County Health Data

Murray County, Oklahoma

Health Score

21/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

72.0 yr

Uninsured Rate

16.4%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

72.0 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

29

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

95

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Murray County, Oklahoma

Life expectancy below U.S. average

Murray County residents live to 72.0 years, about 4.4 years shorter than the U.S. average of 76.4 years. One in five residents (21.3%) report poor or fair health, exceeding the national rate of 18%. These metrics reflect health challenges that distinguish the county from national norms.

Slightly below state health average

Murray County's life expectancy of 72.0 years trails Oklahoma's state average of 72.7 years by less than a year. The county's 21.3% poor/fair health rate sits slightly below the state trend, placing it in the middle tier of Oklahoma counties.

Modest health advantage in region

Murray County's 72.0-year life expectancy matches Nowata County exactly but lags behind the state average of 72.7 years. Its 21.3% poor/fair health rate is better than McIntosh, Muskogee, and Okmulgee counties, suggesting a healthier trajectory than some regional peers.

Decent primary care access, room to grow

Murray County has 29 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a solid ratio compared to the state's lower-resource counties. At 16.4% uninsured, the county is slightly above the state average, while 95 mental health providers per 100K suggest room to expand behavioral health services.

Check coverage options for your family

About 16% of Murray County residents lack health insurance—but affordable options exist through the Health Insurance Marketplace or Oklahoma Medicaid. Visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to see what coverage is available for your household.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Murray County, OK?
Murray County has a health score of 21/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #39 out of 77 counties in Oklahoma (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Murray County?
Life expectancy in Murray County is 72.0 years. The Oklahoma state average is 72.7 years, making Murray County below the state average.
How does Murray County health compare to the Oklahoma average?
Murray County's health score of 21/100 is below the Oklahoma average of 24/100. Life expectancy is 72.0 years vs. the state average of 72.7 years. The uninsured rate is 16.4% vs. 15.3% statewide.
What health factors affect Murray County?
Key health factors for Murray County include: life expectancy (72.0 years), uninsured rate (16.4%), and primary care physician access (29:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 95:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Murray County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 21/100 ("Below Average"), Murray County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Oklahoma. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.0 years. 16.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Murray County?
Murray County's health score of 21/100 is below the Oklahoma average of 24/100. The uninsured rate of 16.4% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.