Seminole County Health Data

Seminole County, Oklahoma

CDC County Health Rankings

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

Poor / Fair Health

25.6%

State avg 22.7%

National avg 19.6%

Healthcare Access

Primary Care Physicians

12.7

per 100K residentsCDC: 33.9 per 100K

Dentists

8.5

per 100K residents

Nurse Practitioners & PAs

42.5

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 Seminole County differs most from state and national norms.

Most prevalent chronic conditions

MeasureSeminoleState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity45.4%41.1%37.6%4.3 pts worse than state
Diabetes13.7%12.0%11.2%1.7 pts worse than state
High Blood Pressure40.1%37.3%33.5%2.8 pts worse than state
Depression28.7%26.1%24.1%2.6 pts worse than state

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureSeminoleState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking23.3%19.1%16.3%4.2 pts worse than state
Binge Drinking14.4%15.1%17.8%0.7 pts better than state
Physical Inactivity36.7%32.7%27.0%4.0 pts worse than state

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureSeminoleState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup77.0%76.3%74.9%0.7 pts better than state
Dental Visit (past year)48.2%53.4%57.3%5.2 pts worse than state
Mammography (women 50–74)63.9%66.9%73.3%3.0 pts worse than state

Daily-life impact

MeasureSeminoleState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress21.7%19.4%18.6%2.3 pts worse than state
Short Sleep Duration41.1%38.6%37.3%2.5 pts worse than state

These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Seminole 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

Seminole County Life Expectancy Records Significant Gap from National Averages

Health data brief for Seminole County, Oklahoma.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Life expectancy

Life expectancy for residents in Seminole County is 69.0 years, a figure that is significantly lower than the national average of 77 years and the Oklahoma state average of 72.7 years. The data also indicates that 25.6% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national figure of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 17.9%, exceeding both the state average of 15.3% and the national average of 10%. Provider access is mixed; the county has 34 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is below the national median of 70. However, the mental health provider ratio is 314 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Explore state-level data.

Get Care in Seminole County, Oklahoma

Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.

Hospitals near you

No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Seminole County.

This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Seminole County, OK?
Seminole County has a health score of 8/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #72 out of 77 counties in Oklahoma (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Seminole County?
Life expectancy in Seminole County is 69.0 years. The Oklahoma state average is 72.7 years, making Seminole County below the state average.
How does Seminole County health compare to the Oklahoma average?
Seminole County's health score of 8/100 is below the Oklahoma average of 24/100. Life expectancy is 69.0 years vs. the state average of 72.7 years. The uninsured rate is 17.9% vs. 15.3% statewide.
What health factors affect Seminole County?
Key health factors for Seminole County include: life expectancy (69.0 years), uninsured rate (17.9%), and primary care physician access (34:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 314:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Seminole County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 8/100 ("Below Average"), Seminole County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Oklahoma. Residents have a life expectancy of 69.0 years. 17.9% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Seminole County?
Seminole County's health score of 8/100 is below the Oklahoma average of 24/100. The uninsured rate of 17.9% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.