Tulsa County Health Data
Tulsa County, Oklahoma
Health Score
33/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.4 yr
State avg 72.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.2%
State avg 15.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
105
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
493
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Tulsa County, Oklahoma
Tulsa County matches U.S. life expectancy
At 74.4 years, Tulsa County's life expectancy nearly matches the U.S. average of 73.5 years, placing it solidly in the middle of the national range. The county's 20.2% poor/fair health rate sits slightly below the national 21% average, suggesting typical health outcomes for a major metropolitan area.
Oklahoma's health leader
At 74.4 years, Tulsa County's life expectancy exceeds Oklahoma's state average of 72.7 years by 1.7 years, making it one of the state's healthiest counties. As Oklahoma's largest county by population and economic center, Tulsa's superior health infrastructure and insurance rates drive stronger outcomes than rural peers.
Urban advantage over rural counties
Tulsa County's 74.4-year life expectancy and 20.2% poor/fair health rate consistently outperform all rural counties in this profile, exceeding Seminole County (69.0 years) and Sequoyah County (70.3 years) by wide margins. Urban density and healthcare infrastructure concentration give Tulsa County measurable health advantages.
Best provider network in Oklahoma
With 105 primary care providers and 493 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, Tulsa County boasts the most robust healthcare infrastructure of any county profiled—nearly three times more primary care physicians than rural counties like Tillman. At 14.2% uninsured, Tulsa matches Rogers County as Oklahoma's best-insured counties, enabling residents to access this abundant provider network.
Leverage Tulsa's healthcare abundance
Tulsa County's exceptional provider network means coverage directly translates to care access. If you're among the 14.2% uninsured, visit Healthcare.gov or contact the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to enroll in Medicaid or an ACA plan—your choice of providers and specialists in Tulsa County is unmatched in Oklahoma.
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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.