Seminole County Health Data
Seminole County, Oklahoma
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
| Measure | Seminole | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 45.4% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.7% | 12.0% | 11.2% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.1% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.7% | 26.1% | 24.1% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Seminole | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 23.3% | 19.1% | 16.3% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.4% | 15.1% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.7% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Seminole | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.0% | 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
| Measure | Seminole | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.7% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.1% | 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.
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.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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.
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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.