Tulsa County Health Data
Tulsa County, Oklahoma
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
20.2%
State avg 22.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 105.4 per 100K
Dentists
3.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.6
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 Tulsa County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Tulsa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.9% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 5.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 12.0% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.8% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.5% | 26.1% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Tulsa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.0% | 19.1% | 16.3% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.0% | 15.1% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.4% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Tulsa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.8% | 76.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.6% | 53.4% | 57.3% | 5.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.2% | 66.9% | 73.3% | 5.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Tulsa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.7% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Tulsa County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Tulsa County Mental Health Provider Ratio Nearly Doubles National Median
Health data brief for Tulsa County, Oklahoma.
In Tulsa County, the mental health provider ratio is 493 per 100,000 residents, nearly double the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care access is also higher than national norms, with 105 providers per 100,000 residents compared to a national median of 70. The county's life expectancy is 74.4 years, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 72.7 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 20.2% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to a national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Tulsa County is 14.2%, which is lower than the state's 15.3% rate but higher than the 10% national average. Explore state-level data.
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.