Pontotoc County Health Data
Pontotoc County, Oklahoma
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
20/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.7 yr
State avg 72.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.2%
State avg 15.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
71
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
620
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.7%
State avg 22.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 70.7 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
23.6
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 Pontotoc County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pontotoc | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.3% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 12.0% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.0% | 37.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.0% | 26.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pontotoc | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.1% | 19.1% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% | 15.1% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.9% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 3.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pontotoc | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.1% | 76.3% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.5% | 53.4% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 65.9% | 66.9% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pontotoc | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.8% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.3% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pontotoc County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Uninsured Rates in Pontotoc County
Health data brief for Pontotoc County, Oklahoma.
Pontotoc County has an uninsured rate of 16.2%. This rate is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15.3% and the national average of 10%. The county has 71 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure nearly identical to the national median of 70. Mental health care access is significantly different from the national norm, with 620 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 71.7 years, shorter than the state average of 72.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 21.7% of residents report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma
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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.