Health Profile of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma City 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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C
Oklahoma City Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Oklahoma City | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.2 | 76.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 13.8% | 12.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 19.1% | 20.3% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Oklahoma City is 75.2 years, about 1.3 years shorter than the Oklahoma average of 76.5 years. The uninsured rate is 13.8%, higher than the Oklahoma average of 12.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 19.1% of residents, lower than the Oklahoma average of 20.3%.
Population by Age
Older residents
204,307 residents in Oklahoma City are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 8,519 2,733 men · 5,786 women
- 75–84 27,106 11,319 men · 15,787 women
- 65–74 52,059 24,007 men · 28,051 women
- 50–64 116,623 57,475 men · 59,148 women
Younger residents
168,972 residents in Oklahoma City are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 49,117 25,273 boys · 23,844 girls
- 7–12 50,530 25,837 boys · 24,693 girls
- 3–7 39,941 20,401 boys · 19,540 girls
- 0–3 29,384 15,086 boys · 14,298 girls
About 35,074 residents in Oklahoma City (5.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Oklahoma City | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.2% | 13.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.7% | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.6% | 8.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.7% | 39.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Oklahoma City is about 21% lower than in Oklahoma. The rate of cancer in Oklahoma City is about 19% lower than in Oklahoma.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Oklahoma City | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.0% | 22.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.8% | 12.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 29.8% | 31.9% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Oklahoma City are about the same as in Oklahoma.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 1.1 million cigarettes a day, 31.7 million a month, or 385.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 11.6 million minutes a day and 4.2 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Oklahoma City is 75.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.29 lifetimes a day, or 107 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 | Oklahoma City | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.85 | 7.53 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Oklahoma City is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Oklahoma City, OK Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Oklahoma City, OK compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK | 704,597 | 75.2 yrs #1/2 | 13.8% #1/2 | 36.7% #1/2 |
| Del City, OK | 20,238 | 72.0 yrs | 14.1% | 36.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than Oklahoma, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
How healthy is Oklahoma City, Oklahoma?
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma?
People in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma can expect to live 75.2 years on average, 1.3 years shorter than the Oklahoma average of 76.5.
What is the uninsured rate in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma?
13.8% of residents in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma have no health insurance, about 1 in 7 people, 0.9 points above the Oklahoma rate of 12.9%.
What percentage of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma residents are obese?
36.7% of adults in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.3 points below the Oklahoma rate of 39.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 1.1 million cigarettes a day, 31.7 million a month, or 385.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 11.6 million minutes a day and 4.2 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Oklahoma City is 75.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.29 lifetimes a day, or 107 lifetimes a year.
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