Washita County Health Data
Washita County, Oklahoma
Health Score
21/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
State avg 72.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.6%
State avg 15.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
28
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
47
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Washita County, Oklahoma
Washita faces significant health challenges
Washita County's life expectancy of 71.5 years falls 3 years below the national average of 74.5 years, and 21.7% of residents report poor or fair health compared to 19% nationally. These gaps point to preventable chronic diseases and limited access to quality care.
Washita's health lags well behind state average
At 71.5 years, Washita County residents live 1.2 years shorter than Oklahoma's state average of 72.7 years—making it one of the state's health challenges. The 21.7% poor or fair health rate reflects a community burdened by obesity, diabetes, and other chronic conditions.
Washita County faces steepest health odds
Washita has the lowest life expectancy (71.5 years) and highest poor/fair health rate (21.7%) among its peer counties, with 4.9 fewer years of life than Wagoner County. The county's 14.6% uninsured rate also edges higher than Wagoner and Washington counties.
Provider shortages limit treatment options
Washita County has just 28 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and only 47 mental health providers per 100,000—the lowest mental health capacity in its peer group. Residents often travel significant distances for specialists and behavioral health support.
Insurance is critical in Washita County
With 14.6% of residents uninsured and limited local providers, coverage becomes even more essential for accessing care. Reach out to HealthCare.gov or a local community health center to get insured and connected to available services.
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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.