Pottawatomie County Health Data
Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
20/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.7 yr
State avg 72.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
State avg 15.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
30
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
359
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.6%
State avg 22.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 30.1 per 100K
Dentists
13.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.1
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 Pottawatomie County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pottawatomie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.4% | 41.1% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.5% | 12.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.9% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.5% | 26.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pottawatomie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.5% | 19.1% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.5% | 15.1% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.5% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pottawatomie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.1% | 76.3% | 74.9% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.9% | 53.4% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.2% | 66.9% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pottawatomie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.1% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.4% | 38.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pottawatomie County nationally on annual routine checkup.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Provider Ratios in Pottawatomie County
Health data brief for Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma.
Pottawatomie County has 30 primary care providers per 100,000 residents. This count is fewer than the national median of 70. Life expectancy for county residents is 71.7 years, which is shorter than the Oklahoma state average of 72.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 14.1%, lower than the state average of 15.3% but higher than the national rate of 10%. There are 359 mental health providers per 100,000 people, which is higher than the national median of 250. The data also shows that 22.6% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.