Woods County Health Data
Woods County, Oklahoma
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
46/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
State avg 72.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.6%
State avg 15.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
58
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
420
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.8%
State avg 22.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
46.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 58.3 per 100K
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 Woods County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Woods | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.0% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.7% | 12.0% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.5% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.6% | 26.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Woods | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.7% | 19.1% | 16.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 15.1% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.3% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 3.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Woods | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.6% | 76.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.7% | 53.4% | 57.3% | 4.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.1% | 66.9% | 73.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Woods | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.9% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Woods County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Woods County Life Expectancy Exceeds State Average by Over Three Years
Health data brief for Woods County, Oklahoma.
Life expectancy in Woods County is 76.0 years, which is longer than the Oklahoma state average of 72.7 years and close to the national average of 77 years. The county reports 420 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure higher than the national median of 250. However, the ratio of primary care providers is 58 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 70. About 12.6% of residents under age 65 are uninsured, which is lower than the state average of 15.3% but higher than the national average of 10%. Additionally, 18.8% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. 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.