Okfuskee County Health Data
Okfuskee County, Oklahoma
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
9/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
68.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
68.8 yr
State avg 72.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.1%
State avg 15.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
9
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
336
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
27.2%
State avg 22.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 8.9 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
17.7
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 Okfuskee County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Okfuskee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 45.6% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.7% | 12.0% | 11.2% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.5% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.6% | 26.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Okfuskee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 24.8% | 19.1% | 16.3% | 5.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.3% | 15.1% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 37.4% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Okfuskee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.7% | 76.3% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 46.6% | 53.4% | 57.3% | 6.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 64.2% | 66.9% | 73.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Okfuskee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.2% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.7% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Okfuskee 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
Okfuskee County Residents Report Higher Rates of Poor or Fair Health
Health data brief for Okfuskee County, Oklahoma.
Approximately 27.2% of Okfuskee County residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. Data also shows a life expectancy of 68.8 years, which is shorter than the Oklahoma average of 72.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The primary care provider ratio is 9 per 100,000 residents, lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Meanwhile, the mental health provider ratio is 336 per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county uninsured rate is 15.1%, which is close to the Oklahoma average of 15.3% but exceeds the national average of 10%. 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.