Health Profile of Tulsa, Oklahoma
Tulsa 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
Tulsa Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Tulsa | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.4 | 76.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 15.9% | 12.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 19.7% | 20.3% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Tulsa is 75.4 years, about 1.1 years shorter than the Oklahoma average of 76.5 years. The uninsured rate is 15.9%, higher than the Oklahoma average of 12.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 19.7% of residents, lower than the Oklahoma average of 20.3%.
Population by Age
Older residents
127,951 residents in Tulsa are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 7,221 2,175 men · 5,046 women
- 75–84 17,769 7,440 men · 10,329 women
- 65–74 33,778 15,300 men · 18,478 women
- 50–64 69,184 33,051 men · 36,133 women
Younger residents
94,041 residents in Tulsa are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 28,102 14,490 boys · 13,612 girls
- 7–12 27,617 13,993 boys · 13,625 girls
- 3–7 21,807 10,954 boys · 10,853 girls
- 0–3 16,515 8,456 boys · 8,059 girls
About 24,083 residents in Tulsa (5.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Tulsa | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.7% | 13.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.1% | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.8% | 8.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 37.9% | 39.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Tulsa is about 18% lower than in Oklahoma.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Tulsa | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.2% | 22.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.5% | 12.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 30.6% | 31.9% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Tulsa are about the same as in Oklahoma.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 635,400 cigarettes a day, 19.1 million a month, or 231.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 7.0 million minutes a day and 2.6 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Tulsa is 75.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.18 lifetimes a day, or 64 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 | Tulsa | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.47 | 7.53 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Tulsa is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Tulsa, OK Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Tulsa, OK compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa, OK | 412,712 | 75.4 yrs #3/3 | 15.9% #3/3 | 37.9% #3/3 |
| Jenks, OK | 23,435 | 78.3 yrs | 7.3% | 33.4% |
| Broken Arrow, OK | 112,740 | 78.0 yrs | 9.8% | 34.7% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Tulsa, 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 Tulsa, Oklahoma.
How healthy is Tulsa, Oklahoma?
Tulsa, 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.
What is the life expectancy in Tulsa, Oklahoma?
People in Tulsa, Oklahoma can expect to live 75.4 years on average, 1.1 years shorter than the Oklahoma average of 76.5.
What percentage of Tulsa, Oklahoma residents are uninsured?
15.9% of residents in Tulsa, Oklahoma have no health insurance, about 1 in 6 people, 3.0 points above the Oklahoma rate of 12.9%.
How common is obesity in Tulsa, Oklahoma?
37.9% of adults in Tulsa, Oklahoma are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.1 points below the Oklahoma rate of 39.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Tulsa, Oklahoma go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 635,400 cigarettes a day, 19.1 million a month, or 231.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 7.0 million minutes a day and 2.6 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Tulsa is 75.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.18 lifetimes a day, or 64 lifetimes a year.
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