Payne County Health Data
Payne County, Oklahoma
Health Score
39/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
State avg 72.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.4%
State avg 15.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
46
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
342
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Payne County, Oklahoma
Payne County achieves strong life expectancy
Payne County residents live 75.9 years on average, nearly matching the U.S. life expectancy of 76.4 years—a notable achievement for rural Oklahoma. Only 19.9% report poor or fair health, among the lowest rates in the state and well below national averages.
Oklahoma's healthiest county
Payne County ranks among the healthiest in Oklahoma, with life expectancy 3.2 years above the state average of 72.7 years. Its 19.9% poor/fair health rate stands as one of the state's lowest, reflecting strong health management and lower chronic disease burden.
Regional leader in health outcomes
Payne County's 75.9-year life expectancy leads neighboring Pawnee (71.4 years) and Osage (75.8 years), making it the northeast region's health champion. With 14.4% uninsured residents, Payne also beats state average, ensuring more people have access to preventive and routine care.
Strong provider network supports outcomes
Payne County has 46 primary care providers per 100,000—among the highest in rural Oklahoma—enabling accessible preventive care and chronic disease management. With 342 mental health providers per 100,000, the county supports robust mental health services, contributing to overall wellness.
Maintain your health advantage
While 14.4% of Payne County residents remain uninsured, the county's strong provider network means coverage is achievable and affordable. Visit HealthCare.gov or call your local health department to enroll—staying insured keeps you connected to the providers driving these strong health outcomes.
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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.