Health Profile of Moore, Oklahoma
Moore 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
Moore Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Moore | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.3 | 76.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.2% | 12.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.7% | 20.3% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Moore is 75.3 years, about 1.2 years shorter than the Oklahoma average of 76.5 years. The uninsured rate is 10.2%, lower than the Oklahoma average of 12.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.7% of residents, lower than the Oklahoma average of 20.3%.
Population by Age
Older residents
16,743 residents in Moore are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 586 146 men · 441 women
- 75–84 2,122 879 men · 1,243 women
- 65–74 4,077 1,881 men · 2,196 women
- 50–64 9,957 4,549 men · 5,408 women
Younger residents
14,102 residents in Moore are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,170 2,051 boys · 2,119 girls
- 7–12 4,166 1,959 boys · 2,207 girls
- 3–7 3,298 1,520 boys · 1,778 girls
- 0–3 2,468 1,119 boys · 1,349 girls
About 2,615 residents in Moore (4.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Moore | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 13.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.4% | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.2% | 8.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 30.4% | 39.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Moore is about 38% lower than in Oklahoma. The rate of diabetes in Moore is about 33% lower than in Oklahoma. The rate of cancer in Moore is about 23% lower than in Oklahoma.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Moore | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.7% | 22.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% | 12.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.7% | 31.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in Moore is about 23% higher than in Oklahoma. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Moore is about 22% lower than in Oklahoma. The rate of smoking in Moore is about 17% lower than in Oklahoma.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 83,044 cigarettes a day, 2.5 million a month, or 30.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 913,485 minutes a day and 333.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Moore is 75.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.42 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 | Moore | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.96 | 7.53 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 9.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Moore is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Moore, OK Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Moore, OK compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moore, OK | 59,251 | 75.3 yrs #1/3 | 10.2% #1/3 | 30.4% #1/3 |
| Del City, OK | 20,238 | 72.0 yrs | 14.1% | 36.9% |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 704,597 | 75.2 yrs | 13.8% | 36.7% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Moore, 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 Moore, Oklahoma.
Is Moore, Oklahoma a healthy place to live?
Moore, 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 life expectancy in Moore, Oklahoma?
People in Moore, Oklahoma can expect to live 75.3 years on average, 1.2 years shorter than the Oklahoma average of 76.5.
How many people lack health insurance in Moore, Oklahoma?
10.2% of residents in Moore, Oklahoma have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, 2.7 points below the Oklahoma rate of 12.9%.
What percentage of Moore, Oklahoma residents are obese?
30.4% of adults in Moore, Oklahoma are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 8.6 points below the Oklahoma rate of 39.0%.
Which health problem stands out most in Moore, Oklahoma?
Compared with Oklahoma as a whole, binge drinking stands out most: the adult rate here is 15.7%, about 23% higher than the Oklahoma rate of 12.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Moore, Oklahoma go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 83,044 cigarettes a day, 2.5 million a month, or 30.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 913,485 minutes a day and 333.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Moore is 75.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.42 lifetimes a year.
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