Nowata County Health Data
Nowata County, Oklahoma
Health Score
21/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.0 yr
State avg 72.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
State avg 15.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
11
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
254
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Nowata County, Oklahoma
Life expectancy close to national average
Nowata County residents live to 72.0 years, about 4.4 years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years. One in five residents (22.7%) report poor or fair health, above the national rate of 18%, indicating health challenges despite middling life expectancy.
Slightly below state average life expectancy
At 72.0 years, Nowata County's life expectancy matches the state average of 72.7 years almost exactly, placing it in the middle. The 22.7% poor/fair health rate exceeds the state trend, suggesting underlying health struggles not fully captured by life expectancy alone.
Health similar to some, below others
Nowata County's 72.0-year life expectancy matches Murray County but falls short of Noble County's 74.2 years and exceeds McIntosh's 70.8 years. Its 22.7% poor/fair health rate is among the highest in the region.
Primary care shortage despite stable coverage
Nowata County has just 11 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a significant shortage similar to McIntosh County's challenge. The 13.9% uninsured rate is below state average, though 254 mental health providers per 100K shows strength in behavioral health.
Secure health coverage for your future
With 13.9% of Nowata County uninsured, health coverage is accessible through the Health Insurance Marketplace or Oklahoma Medicaid. Check your eligibility at healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to find affordable coverage today.
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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.