Pawnee County Health Data
Pawnee County, Oklahoma
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
24/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.4 yr
State avg 72.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.2%
State avg 15.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
25
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
208
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.3%
State avg 22.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
12.7
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 Pawnee County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pawnee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.6% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.5% | 12.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.4% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.4% | 26.1% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pawnee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.7% | 19.1% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% | 15.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.5% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pawnee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.2% | 76.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.7% | 53.4% | 57.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.1% | 66.9% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pawnee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.9% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.3% | 38.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pawnee County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Ratios in Pawnee County
Health data brief for Pawnee County, Oklahoma.
Pawnee County has 25 primary care providers per 100,000 residents. This is fewer than the national median of 70 providers per 100,000 people. The county’s life expectancy is 71.4 years, which is shorter than the state average of 72.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 14.2%, lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15.3% but higher than the national average of 10%. Mental health care is represented by 208 providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 250. About 20.3% of the population reports poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
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.