Health Profile of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Broken Arrow 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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B
Broken Arrow Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Broken Arrow | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.0 | 76.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.8% | 12.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.2% | 20.3% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Broken Arrow is 78.0 years, about 1.5 years longer than the Oklahoma average of 76.5 years. The uninsured rate is 9.8%, lower than the Oklahoma average of 12.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 14.2% of residents, lower than the Oklahoma average of 20.3%.
Population by Age
Older residents
35,088 residents in Broken Arrow are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,430 461 men · 969 women
- 75–84 4,438 1,996 men · 2,442 women
- 65–74 9,040 4,135 men · 4,905 women
- 50–64 20,181 9,736 men · 10,444 women
Younger residents
28,744 residents in Broken Arrow are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 8,880 4,413 boys · 4,467 girls
- 7–12 8,551 4,422 boys · 4,129 girls
- 3–7 6,500 3,399 boys · 3,101 girls
- 0–3 4,813 2,497 boys · 2,316 girls
About 4,187 residents in Broken Arrow (3.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Broken Arrow | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 13.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.0% | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.6% | 8.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 34.7% | 39.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Broken Arrow is about 32% lower than in Oklahoma. The rate of diabetes in Broken Arrow is about 29% lower than in Oklahoma. The rate of cancer in Broken Arrow is about 15% lower than in Oklahoma.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Broken Arrow | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.8% | 22.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.9% | 12.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.9% | 31.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Broken Arrow is about 22% lower than in Oklahoma. The rate of smoking in Broken Arrow is about 21% lower than in Oklahoma.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 149,430 cigarettes a day, 4.5 million a month, or 54.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.6 million minutes a day and 600.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Broken Arrow is 78.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 15 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 | Broken Arrow | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.56 | 7.53 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Broken Arrow is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Broken Arrow, OK Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Broken Arrow, OK compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broken Arrow, OK | 112,740 | 78.0 yrs #2/2 | 9.8% #2/2 | 34.7% #2/2 |
| Bixby, OK | 24,819 | 80.2 yrs | 6.8% | 32.5% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma has an overall health index grade of B, making it notably better than Oklahoma, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
How healthy is Broken Arrow, Oklahoma?
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma?
People in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma can expect to live 78.0 years on average, 1.5 years longer than the Oklahoma average of 76.5.
What is the uninsured rate in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma?
9.8% of residents in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, 3.0 points below the Oklahoma rate of 12.9%.
What percentage of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma residents are obese?
34.7% of adults in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 4.2 points below the Oklahoma rate of 39.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 149,430 cigarettes a day, 4.5 million a month, or 54.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.6 million minutes a day and 600.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Broken Arrow is 78.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 15 lifetimes a year.
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