Seminole County Health Data
Seminole County, Oklahoma
Health Score
8/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.0 yr
State avg 72.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.9%
State avg 15.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
314
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Seminole County, Oklahoma
Seminole County faces significant health gap
At 69.0 years, Seminole County's life expectancy falls 4.5 years short of the U.S. average of 73.5 years, marking one of Oklahoma's steepest health challenges. With 25.6% of residents reporting poor or fair health—well above the national average of 21%—the county struggles with chronic disease burden and health equity issues.
Among Oklahoma's hardest-hit counties
Seminole County's 69.0-year life expectancy lags the Oklahoma average of 72.7 years by 3.7 years, placing it near the bottom of the state's health rankings. This persistent gap reflects broader challenges in healthcare access, chronic disease management, and economic factors affecting rural Oklahoma communities.
Struggles compared to nearby counties
Seminole County's 69.0-year life expectancy is significantly lower than Stephens County (73.8 years) and markedly worse than Rogers County (75.9 years). The 25.6% poor/fair health rate here exceeds most neighboring counties, suggesting concentrated health challenges requiring targeted intervention.
High uninsurance, limited primary care access
With 17.9% of residents uninsured—above Oklahoma's 15.3% average—many Seminole County residents lack consistent healthcare access. The county offers only 34 primary care providers per 100,000, though it does maintain 314 mental health providers per 100,000, indicating some mental health infrastructure amid broader healthcare gaps.
Getting covered starts here
If you're among Seminole County's 17.9% uninsured, coverage is within reach. Visit Healthcare.gov, call 1-800-318-2596, or contact the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to explore Medicaid, ACA plans, or community health center services that can improve your family's health outcomes.
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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.