Muskogee County Health Data
Muskogee County, Oklahoma
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
17/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.1 yr
State avg 72.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.2%
State avg 15.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
45
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
502
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.1%
State avg 22.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 45.4 per 100K
Dentists
9.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.0
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 Muskogee County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Muskogee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.7% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.4% | 12.0% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.5% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.8% | 26.1% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Muskogee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.2% | 19.1% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.4% | 15.1% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.0% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Muskogee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.4% | 76.3% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.2% | 53.4% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.1% | 66.9% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Muskogee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.0% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.6% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Muskogee County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Muskogee County Mental Health Provider Access High Relative to National Median
Health data brief for Muskogee County, Oklahoma.
Muskogee County reports 502 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. This availability contrasts with other local metrics, such as a life expectancy of 70.1 years, which is shorter than the Oklahoma average of 72.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 15.2%, nearly identical to the state average of 15.3% but higher than the national average of 10%. Primary care providers are available at a rate of 45 per 100,000, compared to a national median of 70 per 100,000. About 22.1% of the population describes their health as poor or fair, exceeding the national mark of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.