Health Profile of Norman, Oklahoma
Norman 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
Norman Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Norman | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.6 | 76.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.9% | 12.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.9% | 20.3% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Norman is 77.6 years, about 1.1 years longer than the Oklahoma average of 76.5 years. The uninsured rate is 9.9%, lower than the Oklahoma average of 12.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 14.9% of residents, lower than the Oklahoma average of 20.3%.
Population by Age
Older residents
34,546 residents in Norman are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,789 602 men · 1,187 women
- 75–84 4,847 2,048 men · 2,799 women
- 65–74 9,085 4,204 men · 4,881 women
- 50–64 18,825 9,160 men · 9,665 women
Younger residents
22,159 residents in Norman are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 7,108 3,524 boys · 3,583 girls
- 7–12 6,632 3,278 boys · 3,354 girls
- 3–7 4,945 2,520 boys · 2,426 girls
- 0–3 3,473 1,831 boys · 1,642 girls
About 5,105 residents in Norman (4.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Norman | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.7% | 13.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.0% | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.2% | 8.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 30.3% | 39.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Norman is about 37% lower than in Oklahoma. The rate of diabetes in Norman is about 33% lower than in Oklahoma. The rate of cancer in Norman is about 29% lower than in Oklahoma.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Norman | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.3% | 22.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | 12.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 25.3% | 31.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Norman is about 21% lower than in Oklahoma. The rate of binge drinking in Norman is about 20% higher than in Oklahoma. The rate of smoking in Norman is about 19% lower than in Oklahoma.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 194,369 cigarettes a day, 5.8 million a month, or 70.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 2.1 million minutes a day and 780.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Norman is 77.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.05 lifetimes a day, or 19 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 | Norman | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.71 | 7.53 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Norman is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Norman, OK Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Norman, OK compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman, OK | 128,417 | 77.6 yrs #1/2 | 9.9% #1/2 | 30.3% #1/2 |
| Moore, OK | 59,251 | 75.3 yrs | 10.2% | 30.4% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Norman, 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 Norman, Oklahoma.
How healthy is Norman, Oklahoma?
Norman, 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.
How long do people live in Norman, Oklahoma?
People in Norman, Oklahoma can expect to live 77.6 years on average, 1.1 years longer than the Oklahoma average of 76.5.
What percentage of Norman, Oklahoma residents are uninsured?
9.9% of residents in Norman, Oklahoma have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, 3.0 points below the Oklahoma rate of 12.9%.
What is the obesity rate in Norman, Oklahoma?
30.3% of adults in Norman, Oklahoma are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 8.7 points below the Oklahoma rate of 39.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Norman, Oklahoma go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 194,369 cigarettes a day, 5.8 million a month, or 70.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 2.1 million minutes a day and 780.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Norman is 77.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.05 lifetimes a day, or 19 lifetimes a year.
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