Payne County Health Data
Payne County, Oklahoma
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
19.9%
State avg 22.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
6.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 46.3 per 100K
Dentists
3.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.9
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 Payne County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Payne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.0% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.7% | 12.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.6% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.3% | 26.1% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Payne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.0% | 19.1% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% | 15.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.5% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 3.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Payne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.0% | 76.3% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.9% | 53.4% | 57.3% | 4.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.0% | 66.9% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Payne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.3% | 38.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Payne 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
Life Expectancy Trends in Payne County
Health data brief for Payne County, Oklahoma.
Payne County residents have a life expectancy of 75.9 years. This lifespan is longer than the Oklahoma state average of 72.7 years, though it does not reach the national average of 77 years. In terms of healthcare access, the county reports 46 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is fewer than the national median of 70. However, there are 342 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250. The uninsured rate stands at 14.4%, a figure lower than the state average of 15.3% but higher than the national average of 10%. Additionally, 19.9% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, exceeding 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.