Osage County Health Data
Osage County, Oklahoma
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
21.2%
State avg 22.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 17.5 per 100K
Dentists
6.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
30.5
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 Osage County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Osage | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 46.4% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 5.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.4% | 12.0% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.2% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.4% | 26.1% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Osage | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.4% | 19.1% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% | 15.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.0% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Osage | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.4% | 76.3% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.5% | 53.4% | 57.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.1% | 66.9% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Osage | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.2% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.7% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Osage County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Provider Access in Osage County
Health data brief for Osage County, Oklahoma.
Osage County has 18 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents. This is fewer than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county’s life expectancy is 75.8 years, which is longer than the Oklahoma state average of 72.7 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. Among the population, 13.6% are uninsured, a lower rate than the 15.3% state average but higher than the 10% national average. There are 72 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 250. Additionally, 21.2% of residents report their health as poor or fair, which is higher than the national average 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.