Pittsburg County Health Data
Pittsburg County, Oklahoma
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma
Pittsburg County trails U.S. average
Pittsburg County's life expectancy of 71.3 years falls about 5 years short of the U.S. average, reflecting systemic rural health challenges. One in four residents reports poor or fair health, suggesting substantial chronic disease and limited access to preventive services.
Below state average, needs support
At 71.3 years, Pittsburg County underperforms Oklahoma's 72.7-year average and ranks in the lower third statewide. Its 23.4% poor/fair health rate exceeds state median, indicating higher disease burden and potential gaps in healthcare quality.
Struggling alongside southeastern peers
Pittsburg County's 71.3-year life expectancy mirrors Pawnee (71.4 years) but substantially trails Osage and Payne, both near 76 years. At 15.6% uninsured, Pittsburg sits slightly above state average, leaving more residents vulnerable to medical debt and delayed care.
Paradox: strong mental health, weak primary care
Pittsburg County boasts 842 mental health providers per 100,000—exceptionally high, possibly due to university or regional medical centers—yet only 44 primary care providers per 100,000. This mismatch suggests that while specialized mental health care is accessible, basic primary and preventive care remains a challenge.
Insurance closes the care gap
One in six Pittsburg County residents lacks health insurance, contributing to delayed diagnoses and higher disease burden. Explore coverage at HealthCare.gov or contact Pittsburg County's health office—insurance unlocks the primary care services the county needs most.
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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.