Health Profile of Shawnee, Oklahoma
Shawnee 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
Shawnee Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Shawnee | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 73.6 | 76.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 12.3% | 12.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 20.1% | 20.3% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Shawnee is 73.6 years, about 2.9 years shorter than the Oklahoma average of 76.5 years. The uninsured rate is 12.3%, lower than the Oklahoma average of 12.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 20.1% of residents, lower than the Oklahoma average of 20.3%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,839 residents in Shawnee are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 562 219 men · 343 women
- 75–84 1,366 533 men · 834 women
- 65–74 2,319 1,070 men · 1,249 women
- 50–64 4,591 2,101 men · 2,490 women
Younger residents
6,072 residents in Shawnee are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,805 870 boys · 934 girls
- 7–12 1,777 925 boys · 852 girls
- 3–7 1,408 721 boys · 688 girls
- 0–3 1,082 536 boys · 546 girls
About 2,209 residents in Shawnee (8.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 73.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Shawnee | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.7% | 13.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.5% | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.7% | 8.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 37.5% | 39.0% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Shawnee are about the same as in Oklahoma.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Shawnee | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 23.1% | 22.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.9% | 12.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 31.9% | 31.9% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Shawnee are about the same as in Oklahoma.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 47,455 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 17.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 522,000 minutes a day and 190.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Shawnee is 73.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.92 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 | Shawnee | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.13 | 7.53 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Shawnee is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Shawnee, 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 Shawnee, Oklahoma.
How healthy is Shawnee, Oklahoma?
Shawnee, 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 Shawnee, Oklahoma?
People in Shawnee, Oklahoma can expect to live 73.6 years on average, 2.9 years shorter than the Oklahoma average of 76.5.
What percentage of Shawnee, Oklahoma residents are uninsured?
12.3% of residents in Shawnee, Oklahoma have no health insurance, about 1 in 8 people, 0.6 points below the Oklahoma rate of 12.9%.
What is the obesity rate in Shawnee, Oklahoma?
37.5% of adults in Shawnee, Oklahoma are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.4 points below the Oklahoma rate of 39.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Shawnee, Oklahoma go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 47,455 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 17.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 522,000 minutes a day and 190.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Shawnee is 73.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.92 lifetimes a year.
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