Pittsburg County Health Data
Pittsburg County, Oklahoma
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
16/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.3 yr
State avg 72.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.6%
State avg 15.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
44
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
842
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.4%
State avg 22.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 43.5 per 100K
Dentists
2.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.8
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 Pittsburg County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pittsburg | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.3% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.8% | 12.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.3% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.1% | 26.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pittsburg | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.8% | 19.1% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.1% | 15.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.1% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pittsburg | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.6% | 76.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.1% | 53.4% | 57.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.4% | 66.9% | 73.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pittsburg | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.7% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.7% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pittsburg County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Availability in Pittsburg County
Health data brief for Pittsburg County, Oklahoma.
Pittsburg County has 842 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents. This figure is significantly higher than the national median of 250 providers per 100,000 people. The county also reports 44 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 71.3 years, which is shorter than the Oklahoma state average of 72.7 years and the national average of 77 years. About 15.6% of residents are uninsured, slightly higher than the state average of 15.3% and the national average of 10%. Furthermore, 23.4% of residents report poor or fair health, while the national average is 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
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ERCarl Albert Community Mental Health Center
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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.