Washington County Health Data
Washington County, Oklahoma
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Washington County, Oklahoma
Washington lags behind national health trends
Washington County's life expectancy of 74.9 years sits just below the U.S. average of 74.5 years, but 22.4% of residents report poor or fair health—well above the national 19% rate. This signals higher rates of chronic disease and health challenges in the community.
Washington exceeds Oklahoma's average lifespan
At 74.9 years, Washington County residents live 2.2 years longer than Oklahoma's state average of 72.7 years. However, the county's poor or fair health rate of 22.4% is notably higher than the state trend, indicating pockets of significant health burden.
Washington offers best primary care access
Washington County boasts 44 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—the highest among its peer counties—and exceptional mental health capacity at 333 providers per 100,000. This robust provider network makes accessing routine and specialist care more convenient for residents.
Uninsured rate creeps above state average
Washington's 12.5% uninsured rate is slightly lower than Oklahoma's 15.3% average, yet still means 1 in 8 residents lack coverage. Strong provider availability helps insured residents access care, but gaps remain for the uninsured.
Don't go without—coverage is within reach
More than 1 in 8 Washington County residents are uninsured, leaving them vulnerable to medical debt and delayed care. Visit HealthCare.gov today to compare plans and find affordable coverage for your household.
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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.