Ottawa County Health Data
Ottawa County, Oklahoma
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025Health Score
10/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.8 yr
State avg 72.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.1%
State avg 15.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
46
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
548
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.5%
State avg 22.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
6.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 46.1 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
3.3
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 Ottawa County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Ottawa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.3% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.2% | 12.0% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.4% | 37.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 27.9% | 26.1% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Ottawa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 22.3% | 19.1% | 16.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.7% | 15.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.4% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Ottawa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.2% | 76.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.5% | 53.4% | 57.3% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.1% | 66.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Ottawa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.0% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.2% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Ottawa County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Source vintage: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years.
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Data Story
Life Expectancy in Ottawa County
Health data brief for Ottawa County, Oklahoma.
By HealthByCounty Editorial Team
Page revised
Ottawa County has a life expectancy of 69.8 years. This is shorter than the Oklahoma state average of 72.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The county reports 548 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250. Primary care access includes 46 providers per 100,000 people, compared to the national median of 70. The uninsured rate is 16.1%, which is higher than the state average of 15.3% and the national average of 10%. Data also indicates that 25.5% of residents report being in poor or fair health, while the national average is 17%. See the 2025 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps release methodology.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025, published by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation .
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.