Washington County Health Data
Washington County, Oklahoma
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
34/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
State avg 72.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.5%
State avg 15.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
44
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
333
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.4%
State avg 22.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
30.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 43.6 per 100K
Dentists
5.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
24.6
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 Washington County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.7% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 12.0% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.7% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.7% | 26.1% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.6% | 19.1% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% | 15.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.5% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 3.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.4% | 76.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.4% | 53.4% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.8% | 66.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better 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 Washington County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Washington County Health Self-Reporting Compares Poorly to National Numbers
Health data brief for Washington County, Oklahoma.
In Washington County, 22.4% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. The county has 333 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Conversely, there are 44 primary care providers for every 100,000 people, lower than the national median of 70. The life expectancy in Washington County is 74.9 years, which is longer than the Oklahoma state average of 72.7 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. About 12.5% of the population under age 65 lacks health insurance, which is a lower rate than the 15.3% recorded across the state of Oklahoma but higher than the 10% national average. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.