Pontotoc County Health Data

Pontotoc County has a health score of 20/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #44 out of 77 counties in Oklahoma (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Pontotoc County is 71.7 years. The Oklahoma state average is 72.7 years, making Pontotoc County below the state average.

Pontotoc County's health score of 20/100 is below the Oklahoma average of 24/100. Life expectancy is 71.7 years vs. the state average of 72.7 years. The uninsured rate is 16.2% vs. 15.3% statewide.

Key health factors for Pontotoc County include: life expectancy (71.7 years), uninsured rate (16.2%), and primary care physician access (71:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 620:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 20/100 ("Below Average"), Pontotoc County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Oklahoma. Residents have a life expectancy of 71.7 years. 16.2% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Pontotoc County's health score of 20/100 is below the Oklahoma average of 24/100. The uninsured rate of 16.2% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.