Health Profile of Owasso, Oklahoma
Owasso 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
Owasso Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Owasso | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.2 | 76.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.8% | 12.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.8% | 20.3% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Owasso is 78.2 years, about 1.7 years longer than the Oklahoma average of 76.5 years. The uninsured rate is 7.8%, lower than the Oklahoma average of 12.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 14.8% of residents, lower than the Oklahoma average of 20.3%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,524 residents in Owasso are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 523 101 men · 423 women
- 75–84 1,179 437 men · 742 women
- 65–74 1,842 810 men · 1,032 women
- 50–64 4,979 2,427 men · 2,552 women
Younger residents
7,375 residents in Owasso are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,390 1,280 boys · 1,110 girls
- 7–12 2,155 1,117 boys · 1,039 girls
- 3–7 1,630 815 boys · 816 girls
- 0–3 1,199 595 boys · 604 girls
About 1,259 residents in Owasso (4.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Owasso | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 13.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.2% | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.0% | 8.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 34.4% | 39.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Owasso is about 29% lower than in Oklahoma. The rate of heart disease in Owasso is about 27% lower than in Oklahoma.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Owasso | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.1% | 22.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.0% | 12.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 25.6% | 31.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Owasso is about 20% lower than in Oklahoma. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Owasso is about 20% lower than in Oklahoma.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 39,281 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 432,096 minutes a day and 157.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Owasso is 78.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.84 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 | Owasso | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.35 | 7.53 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Owasso is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Owasso, 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 Owasso, Oklahoma.
Is Owasso, Oklahoma a healthy place to live?
Owasso, 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 Owasso, Oklahoma?
People in Owasso, Oklahoma can expect to live 78.2 years on average, 1.7 years longer than the Oklahoma average of 76.5.
What is the uninsured rate in Owasso, Oklahoma?
7.8% of residents in Owasso, Oklahoma have no health insurance, about 1 in 13 people, 5.1 points below the Oklahoma rate of 12.9%.
What percentage of Owasso, Oklahoma residents are obese?
34.4% of adults in Owasso, Oklahoma are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 4.5 points below the Oklahoma rate of 39.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Owasso, Oklahoma go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 39,281 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 432,096 minutes a day and 157.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Owasso is 78.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.84 lifetimes a year.
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