Health Profile of Ardmore, Oklahoma
Ardmore Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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D
Ardmore Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Ardmore | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 70.7 | 76.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 15.8% | 12.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 21.2% | 20.3% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Ardmore is 70.7 years, about 5.9 years shorter than the Oklahoma average of 76.5 years. The uninsured rate is 15.8%, higher than the Oklahoma average of 12.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 21.2% of residents, higher than the Oklahoma average of 20.3%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,410 residents in Ardmore are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 465 185 men · 280 women
- 75–84 1,110 401 men · 709 women
- 65–74 1,936 879 men · 1,057 women
- 50–64 3,899 1,803 men · 2,096 women
Younger residents
5,201 residents in Ardmore are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,659 844 boys · 815 girls
- 7–12 1,447 729 boys · 718 girls
- 3–7 1,152 602 boys · 550 girls
- 0–3 943 509 boys · 435 girls
About 2,330 residents in Ardmore (10.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 70.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Ardmore | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.8% | 13.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.5% | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.7% | 8.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 42.5% | 39.0% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Ardmore are about the same as in Oklahoma.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Ardmore | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 23.3% | 22.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.9% | 12.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 32.7% | 31.9% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Ardmore are about the same as in Oklahoma.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 38,480 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 423,278 minutes a day and 154.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Ardmore is 70.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.16 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Ardmore | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.99 | 7.53 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Ardmore is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Ardmore, Oklahoma has an overall health index grade of D, making it about on par with Oklahoma, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Ardmore, Oklahoma.
Is Ardmore, Oklahoma a healthy place to live?
Ardmore, Oklahoma has a Map AI Health Index grade of D, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a D grade means residents face somewhat worse health outcomes than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Ardmore, Oklahoma?
People in Ardmore, Oklahoma can expect to live 70.7 years on average, 5.9 years shorter than the Oklahoma average of 76.5.
How many people lack health insurance in Ardmore, Oklahoma?
15.8% of residents in Ardmore, Oklahoma have no health insurance, about 1 in 6 people, 2.9 points above the Oklahoma rate of 12.9%.
What percentage of Ardmore, Oklahoma residents are obese?
42.5% of adults in Ardmore, Oklahoma are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 3.5 points above the Oklahoma rate of 39.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Ardmore, Oklahoma go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 38,480 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 423,278 minutes a day and 154.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Ardmore is 70.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.16 lifetimes a year.
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