Pawnee County Health Data
Pawnee County, Oklahoma
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Pawnee County, Oklahoma
Pawnee County below national average
Pawnee County's 71.4-year life expectancy runs about 5 years short of the U.S. average, reflecting broader rural health challenges in Oklahoma. One in five residents reports poor or fair health, consistent with national averages for rural counties facing economic and healthcare access headwinds.
Below state average, mid-tier ranking
At 71.4 years, Pawnee County trails Oklahoma's 72.7-year average by 1.3 years but ranks better than several struggling southeastern counties. Its 20.3% poor/fair health rate sits below state median, suggesting relatively stable chronic disease management.
Mid-pack among rural peers
Pawnee County's life expectancy matches Pittsburg County (71.3 years) but falls well short of Osage and Payne counties, both near 76 years. At 14.2% uninsured, Pawnee performs slightly better than state average, providing more residents with insurance protection.
Moderate provider access, gaps remain
With 25 primary care providers per 100,000, Pawnee County offers reasonable primary care access compared to rural peers, but shortages still exist for specialists. Mental health support at 208 per 100,000 providers is mid-range, leaving room for improvement in mental illness prevention and treatment.
Secure coverage for preventive care
One in seven Pawnee County residents goes without health insurance, making preventive screenings and early treatment inaccessible. Head to HealthCare.gov or your county health office to compare plans—insurance can catch problems early and protect your family's health.
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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.