Pushmataha County Health Data
Pushmataha County, Oklahoma
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma
Pushmataha County faces severe health crisis
At 68.6 years, Pushmataha County residents live nearly 8 years shorter than the U.S. average of 76.4 years—one of the lowest life expectancies in rural America. More than one in four residents reports poor or fair health, signaling severe chronic disease burden and critical healthcare access failures.
Worst health outcomes in Oklahoma
Pushmataha County ranks dead last in Oklahoma for life expectancy, trailing the state average of 72.7 years by over 4 years. Its 27.1% poor/fair health rate is the state's highest, marking a public health emergency requiring urgent intervention.
Regional health crisis zone
Pushmataha County's 68.6-year life expectancy falls nearly 7 years below county leaders Osage and Payne, creating a stark regional divide. The 16.1% uninsured rate also sits above state average, leaving vulnerable residents without financial or healthcare protection.
Mental health paradox masks primary care failure
Pushmataha County has an exceptionally high 1,028 mental health providers per 100,000—likely inflated by regional reporting—yet only 19 primary care providers per 100,000, creating a dangerous gap. Without accessible primary care to diagnose and manage chronic diseases, even robust mental health services cannot reverse the county's severe health decline.
Coverage is urgent and available
One in six Pushmataha County residents lacks health insurance in a county facing the state's worst health crisis, creating a vicious cycle of delayed care and early mortality. Call 1-800-318-2596 or visit HealthCare.gov immediately—insurance is the first step toward accessing the primary care and preventive services your community desperately needs.
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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.