Pottawatomie County Health Data
Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma
Pottawatomie County lags U.S. average
At 71.7 years, Pottawatomie County trails the U.S. life expectancy of 76.4 years by 4.7 years, typical of rural Oklahoma counties facing economic stress. One in five residents reports poor or fair health, aligning with rural national averages and suggesting manageable but persistent chronic disease burden.
Slightly below state average
Pottawatomie County's 71.7-year life expectancy runs just below Oklahoma's 72.7-year average, ranking in the state's middle tier. Its 22.6% poor/fair health rate sits near state median, reflecting typical rural challenges in disease prevention and management.
Peer to similar rural counties
Pottawatomie County's life expectancy matches Pontotoc (71.7 years) precisely and closely trails Pawnee (71.4 years), forming a cluster of mid-tier rural performers. At 14.1% uninsured, Pottawatomie performs slightly better than state average, helping more residents access care.
Moderate access across primary and mental health
With 30 primary care providers per 100,000, Pottawatomie County offers basic preventive care access, though specialists remain limited for complex conditions. Mental health support at 359 per 100,000 provides reasonable behavioral health services, supporting residents managing depression, anxiety, and other conditions.
Insurance empowers preventive action
One in seven Pottawatomie County residents goes without health insurance, risking late diagnoses and emergency-only care. Head to HealthCare.gov to compare plans in minutes—insurance makes preventive checkups, screenings, and early treatment possible.
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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.