Muskogee County Health Data
Muskogee County, Oklahoma
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Muskogee County, Oklahoma
Life expectancy well below national average
Muskogee County residents live to 70.1 years, more than 6 years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years. Over one in five residents (22.1%) report poor or fair health, significantly exceeding the national rate of 18%. This gap reflects chronic health disparities that require urgent focus.
Among state's lowest life expectancies
At 70.1 years, Muskogee County ranks among the lowest in Oklahoma, trailing the state average of 72.7 years by 2.6 years. The 22.1% poor/fair health rate places the county below state average, indicating widespread health challenges.
Health struggles shared with nearby counties
Muskogee County's 70.1-year life expectancy is nearly identical to Okmulgee County (69.9 years) and McIntosh County (70.8 years), suggesting a cluster of health challenges in the region. Its 22.1% poor/fair health rate aligns with this regional pattern.
Strong mental health services, adequate primary care
Muskogee County outperforms most counties with 45 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and an exceptional 502 mental health providers per 100K. The 15.2% uninsured rate is slightly below state average, though access to care quality varies across the county.
Coverage is within reach right now
With 15.2% of Muskogee County residents uninsured, health coverage remains accessible through the Health Insurance Marketplace or Oklahoma Medicaid programs. Go to healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to find a plan that protects your health and budget.
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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.