Health Profile of Yukon, Oklahoma
Yukon 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
Yukon Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Yukon | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.5 | 76.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.3% | 12.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.8% | 20.3% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Yukon is 76.5 years, about 0.1 years shorter than the Oklahoma average of 76.5 years. The uninsured rate is 7.3%, lower than the Oklahoma average of 12.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.8% of residents, lower than the Oklahoma average of 20.3%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,990 residents in Yukon are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 354 122 men · 232 women
- 75–84 1,093 436 men · 656 women
- 65–74 2,230 1,094 men · 1,137 women
- 50–64 4,313 2,137 men · 2,177 women
Younger residents
5,456 residents in Yukon are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,648 809 boys · 839 girls
- 7–12 1,639 815 boys · 825 girls
- 3–7 1,276 651 boys · 624 girls
- 0–3 892 477 boys · 415 girls
About 1,260 residents in Yukon (5.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Yukon | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 13.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.4% | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.0% | 8.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.0% | 39.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Yukon is about 28% lower than in Oklahoma. The rate of diabetes in Yukon is about 24% lower than in Oklahoma.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Yukon | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.8% | 22.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.2% | 12.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 25.3% | 31.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Yukon is about 21% lower than in Oklahoma. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Yukon is about 21% lower than in Oklahoma.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 33,658 cigarettes a day, 1.0 million a month, or 12.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 370,236 minutes a day and 135.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Yukon is 76.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.36 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 | Yukon | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.59 | 7.53 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Yukon is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Yukon, OK Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Yukon, OK compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon, OK | 24,406 | 76.5 yrs #2/2 | 7.3% #2/2 | 35.0% #2/2 |
| Mustang, OK | 22,178 | 78.2 yrs | 7.2% | 34.8% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Yukon, 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 Yukon, Oklahoma.
Is Yukon, Oklahoma a healthy place to live?
Yukon, 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 Yukon, Oklahoma?
People in Yukon, Oklahoma can expect to live 76.5 years on average, about the same as the Oklahoma average of 76.5.
How many people lack health insurance in Yukon, Oklahoma?
7.3% of residents in Yukon, Oklahoma have no health insurance, about 1 in 14 people, 5.6 points below the Oklahoma rate of 12.9%.
How common is obesity in Yukon, Oklahoma?
35.0% of adults in Yukon, Oklahoma are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 4.0 points below the Oklahoma rate of 39.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Yukon, Oklahoma go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 33,658 cigarettes a day, 1.0 million a month, or 12.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 370,236 minutes a day and 135.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Yukon is 76.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.36 lifetimes a year.
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