Pushmataha County Health Data
Pushmataha County, Oklahoma
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
7/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
68.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
68.6 yr
State avg 72.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.1%
State avg 15.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
19
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
1028
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
27.1%
State avg 22.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 18.5 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
27.8
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 Pushmataha County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pushmataha | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.1% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 13.7% | 12.0% | 11.2% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.5% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.9% | 26.1% | 24.1% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pushmataha | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 24.4% | 19.1% | 16.3% | 5.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.7% | 15.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 37.2% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pushmataha | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.9% | 76.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 47.4% | 53.4% | 57.3% | 6.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.3% | 66.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pushmataha | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.5% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.6% | 38.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pushmataha County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Access in Pushmataha County
Health data brief for Pushmataha County, Oklahoma.
Pushmataha County has 1,028 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. This ratio is more than four times higher than the national median of 250. The county has 19 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is fewer than the national median of 70. Life expectancy is 68.6 years, shorter than the Oklahoma state average of 72.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 16.1%, which is higher than the state average of 15.3% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 27.1% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, exceeding 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.