Okmulgee County Health Data
Okmulgee County, Oklahoma
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma
Life expectancy trails national average
Okmulgee County residents live to 69.9 years, nearly 6.5 years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years. Nearly one in four residents (24.4%) report poor or fair health, well above the national rate of 18%, indicating significant underlying health challenges.
Among Oklahoma's lowest life expectancies
At 69.9 years, Okmulgee County ranks among the state's lowest life expectancies, trailing Oklahoma's 72.7-year average by 2.8 years. The 24.4% poor/fair health rate places the county near the bottom of state performance.
Part of a struggling regional cluster
Okmulgee County's 69.9-year life expectancy nearly matches Muskogee County (70.1) and McIntosh County (70.8), reflecting a broader regional health crisis. Its 24.4% poor/fair health rate is similarly high among peers.
Adequate primary care, decent mental health access
Okmulgee County has 30 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a moderate level compared to rural counties but below urban standards. At 15.0% uninsured and 338 mental health providers per 100K, the county shows adequate infrastructure despite life expectancy challenges.
Coverage opens doors to better health
With 15.0% of Okmulgee County residents uninsured, healthcare access is within reach through the Health Insurance Marketplace or Oklahoma Medicaid. Visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to find coverage that supports your health goals.
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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.