Osage County Health Data
Osage County, Oklahoma
Health Score
38/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
State avg 72.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.6%
State avg 15.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
18
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
72
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Osage County, Oklahoma
Osage County outlives the nation
At 75.8 years, Osage County residents live nearly 2 years longer than the U.S. average of 76.4 years, suggesting better-than-typical health outcomes for rural Oklahoma. Yet one in five residents reports poor or fair health, tracking close to national trends around chronic disease and preventive care gaps.
Top 10% healthiest in Oklahoma
Osage County's 75.8-year life expectancy ranks among Oklahoma's best, beating the state average of 72.7 years by over 3 years. The county's 21.2% poor/fair health rate sits below state peers, signaling stronger overall wellness management.
Leading the northeastern tier
Compared to neighboring counties like Pawnee (71.4 years) and Payne (75.9 years), Osage County holds steady in the middle-to-upper range of life expectancy. Its 13.6% uninsured rate beats the state average of 15.3%, offering residents more consistent insurance coverage.
Primary care shortage, mental health lag
Osage County has just 18 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—well below the state and national benchmarks—making routine doctor visits harder to access. Mental health support is similarly sparse at 72 per 100,000, leaving many residents without nearby counselors or psychiatrists.
Keep your insurance advantage
With 13.6% of residents uninsured, Osage County does better than most of Oklahoma, but one in eight people still lack coverage. Check HealthCare.gov or contact your local health department to review plans—you may qualify for tax credits or Medicaid expansion coverage.
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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.