Murray County Health Data
Murray County, Oklahoma
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
21.3%
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 Murray County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Murray | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.6% | 41.1% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.3% | 12.0% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.7% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.1% | 26.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Murray | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.5% | 19.1% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% | 15.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.9% | 32.7% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Murray | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.6% | 76.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.3% | 53.4% | 57.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.9% | 66.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Murray | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.3% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.4% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Murray 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
Murray County Mental Health Provider Access Lower Than National Median
Health data brief for Murray County, Oklahoma.
Mental health provider access in Murray County is 95 per 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national median of 250 per 100,000. The uninsured rate for the county is 16.4%, higher than the national average of 10% and the Oklahoma state average of 15.3%. Residents here have a life expectancy of 72.0 years, compared to 72.7 years for the state and 77 years nationally. There are 29 primary care providers per 100,000 people, a figure lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Furthermore, 21.3% of the population reports fair or poor health, which is higher than the 17% national average. Explore Oklahoma 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.