Woodward County Health Data
Woodward County, Oklahoma
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
28/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
State avg 72.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.7%
State avg 15.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
30
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
421
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.8%
State avg 22.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 29.7 per 100K
Dentists
4.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.9
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 Woodward County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Woodward | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.6% | 41.1% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.7% | 12.0% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.2% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.7% | 26.1% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Woodward | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.2% | 19.1% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% | 15.1% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.7% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Woodward | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.4% | 76.3% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.3% | 53.4% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 64.3% | 66.9% | 73.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Woodward | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.2% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.5% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Woodward County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Uninsured Rate in Woodward County Higher Than Oklahoma State Average
Health data brief for Woodward County, Oklahoma.
Woodward County has an uninsured rate of 16.7% for residents under age 65, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15.3% and the national average of 10%. The county features 421 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, higher than the national median of 250, while primary care providers number 30 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 70. Life expectancy is 74.8 years, which is higher than the state average of 72.7 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Approximately 21.8% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Woodward County, Oklahoma
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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.