Oklahoma County Health Data
Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
29/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
State avg 72.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.9%
State avg 15.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
81
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
713
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.8%
State avg 22.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 81.3 per 100K
Dentists
6.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.5
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 Oklahoma County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Oklahoma | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.9% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.0% | 12.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.9% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.1% | 26.1% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Oklahoma | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.5% | 19.1% | 16.3% | 4.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% | 15.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.1% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 3.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Oklahoma | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.6% | 76.3% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.4% | 53.4% | 57.3% | 5.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.2% | 66.9% | 73.3% | 7.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Oklahoma | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.5% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Oklahoma 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
Oklahoma County Mental Health Provider Access Significantly Higher Than National Median
Health data brief for Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
Mental health provider access in Oklahoma County stands at 713 per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county also has 81 primary care providers per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Life expectancy is 73.8 years, compared to the state average of 72.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 14.9%, which is slightly lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15.3% but remains higher than the national average of 10%. About 20.8% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 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.