Woodward County Health Data

Woodward County, Oklahoma

CDC County Health Rankings

Health 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

MeasureWoodwardState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity41.6%41.1%37.6%near state average
Diabetes10.7%12.0%11.2%1.3 pts better than state
High Blood Pressure36.2%37.3%33.5%1.1 pts better than state
Depression24.7%26.1%24.1%1.4 pts better than state

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureWoodwardState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking17.2%19.1%16.3%1.9 pts better than state
Binge Drinking15.7%15.1%17.8%0.6 pts worse than state
Physical Inactivity29.7%32.7%27.0%3.0 pts better than state

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureWoodwardState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup75.4%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

MeasureWoodwardState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress18.2%19.4%18.6%1.2 pts better than state
Short Sleep Duration37.5%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.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Uninsured rate

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.

Get Care in Woodward County, Oklahoma

Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.

Alliancehealth Woodward

ER
3/5
(580) 256-5511
900 17th Street, Woodward, OK 73801
Acute Care HospitalsProprietary

Northwest Center For Behavioral Health (ncbh)

Not rated by CMS
(580) 766-2311
1 Mile East Us Highway 270, Fort Supply, OK 73841
PsychiatricGovernment - State

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Woodward County, OK?
Woodward County has a health score of 28/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #25 out of 77 counties in Oklahoma (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Woodward County?
Life expectancy in Woodward County is 74.8 years. The Oklahoma state average is 72.7 years, making Woodward County above the state average.
How does Woodward County health compare to the Oklahoma average?
Woodward County's health score of 28/100 is above the Oklahoma average of 24/100. Life expectancy is 74.8 years vs. the state average of 72.7 years. The uninsured rate is 16.7% vs. 15.3% statewide.
What health factors affect Woodward County?
Key health factors for Woodward County include: life expectancy (74.8 years), uninsured rate (16.7%), and primary care physician access (30:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 421:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Woodward County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 28/100 ("Below Average"), Woodward County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Oklahoma. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.8 years. 16.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Woodward County healthier than the Oklahoma average?
Woodward County's health score of 28/100 exceeds the Oklahoma average of 24/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Woodward County has better primary care access (30:1 ratio) than the state average (38:1).

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By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

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.