Stephens County Health Data
Stephens County, Oklahoma
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
28/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
State avg 72.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.4%
State avg 15.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
125
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.8%
State avg 22.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 39.4 per 100K
Dentists
4.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.5
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 Stephens County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Stephens | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.2% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.4% | 12.0% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.8% | 37.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.8% | 26.1% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Stephens | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.1% | 19.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% | 15.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.5% | 32.7% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Stephens | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.7% | 76.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.2% | 53.4% | 57.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 65.9% | 66.9% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Stephens | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.6% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.0% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Stephens County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Stephens County Mental Health Provider Availability Half the National Median
Health data brief for Stephens County, Oklahoma.
The ratio of mental health providers in Stephens County is 125 per 100,000 residents, which is exactly half of the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio also trails national figures, with 39 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 70. Life expectancy for residents is 73.8 years, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 72.7 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 21.8% of the population reports poor or fair health, higher than the national 17% average. The uninsured rate is 14.4%, slightly lower than the state average of 15.3% but higher than the national average of 10%. View state-level health data tables.
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.