Health Profile of Muskogee, Oklahoma
Muskogee 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
Muskogee Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Muskogee | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 71.3 | 76.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 14.7% | 12.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 23.9% | 20.3% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Muskogee is 71.3 years, about 5.2 years shorter than the Oklahoma average of 76.5 years. The uninsured rate is 14.7%, higher than the Oklahoma average of 12.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 23.9% of residents, higher than the Oklahoma average of 20.3%.
Population by Age
Older residents
11,087 residents in Muskogee are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 674 218 men · 457 women
- 75–84 1,687 639 men · 1,048 women
- 65–74 2,993 1,302 men · 1,691 women
- 50–64 5,732 2,806 men · 2,926 women
Younger residents
8,139 residents in Muskogee are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,476 1,263 boys · 1,214 girls
- 7–12 2,415 1,224 boys · 1,191 girls
- 3–7 1,875 924 boys · 951 girls
- 0–3 1,373 654 boys · 719 girls
About 3,275 residents in Muskogee (9.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 71.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Muskogee | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 15.1% | 13.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.5% | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.5% | 8.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 42.9% | 39.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Muskogee is about 15% higher than in Oklahoma.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Muskogee | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 24.2% | 22.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 11.6% | 12.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 35.3% | 31.9% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Muskogee are about the same as in Oklahoma.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 60,176 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 22.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 661,936 minutes a day and 241.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Muskogee is 71.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.45 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 | Muskogee | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.22 | 7.53 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Muskogee is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Muskogee, 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 Muskogee, Oklahoma.
How healthy is Muskogee, Oklahoma?
Muskogee, 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 Muskogee, Oklahoma?
People in Muskogee, Oklahoma can expect to live 71.3 years on average, 5.2 years shorter than the Oklahoma average of 76.5.
What is the uninsured rate in Muskogee, Oklahoma?
14.7% of residents in Muskogee, Oklahoma have no health insurance, about 1 in 7 people, 1.8 points above the Oklahoma rate of 12.9%.
What percentage of Muskogee, Oklahoma residents are obese?
42.9% of adults in Muskogee, Oklahoma are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 3.9 points above the Oklahoma rate of 39.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Muskogee, Oklahoma go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 60,176 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 22.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 661,936 minutes a day and 241.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Muskogee is 71.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.45 lifetimes a year.
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