Nowata County Health Data
Nowata County, Oklahoma
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
22.7%
State avg 22.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
10.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.6
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 Nowata County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Nowata | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.3% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.3% | 12.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.7% | 37.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 27.0% | 26.1% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Nowata | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.6% | 19.1% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | 15.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.2% | 32.7% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Nowata | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.8% | 76.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.8% | 53.4% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 64.0% | 66.9% | 73.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Nowata | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.5% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.4% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Nowata County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Nowata County Primary Care Access Lower Than National Median
Health data brief for Nowata County, Oklahoma.
Primary care provider availability in Nowata County is 11 per 100,000 residents, a rate significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This metric is recorded alongside a life expectancy of 72.0 years, compared to the state average of 72.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 13.9%, which is lower than the state average of 15.3% but higher than the national average of 10%. Mental health provider access is 254 per 100,000, which is similar to the national median of 250 per 100,000. Approximately 22.7% of residents report poor or fair health, whereas the national average is 17%. 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.