Okmulgee County Health Data
Okmulgee County, Oklahoma
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
13/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.9 yr
State avg 72.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.0%
State avg 15.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
30
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
338
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.4%
State avg 22.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 29.9 per 100K
Dentists
5.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.4
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 Okmulgee County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Okmulgee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 45.3% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.2% | 12.0% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.8% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.7% | 26.1% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Okmulgee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.8% | 19.1% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.1% | 15.1% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.0% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Okmulgee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.6% | 76.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.0% | 53.4% | 57.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 64.0% | 66.9% | 73.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Okmulgee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.7% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.2% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Okmulgee County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life Expectancy in Okmulgee County Shorter Than State and National Averages
Health data brief for Okmulgee County, Oklahoma.
Life expectancy in Okmulgee County is 69.9 years, shorter than both the Oklahoma state average of 72.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 15.0%, which is nearly identical to the state average of 15.3% but higher than the national average of 10%. Access to care includes 30 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability is 338 per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Additionally, 24.4% of residents report poor or fair health, exceeding the national mark of 17%. 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.