Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK

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2021 Population

111,594

1.31% 1-year decline

US Senator

James Lankford

Republican Party

US Senator

Markwayne Mullin

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

37.7

0.533% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

14.8%

0.372% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$54,886

2.14% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$121,300

5.75% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

45,586

1.9% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK had a population of 112k people with a median age of 37.7 and a median household income of $54,886. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK declined from 113,081 to 111,594, a −1.31% decrease and its median household income grew from $53,736 to $54,886, a 2.14% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK are White (Non-Hispanic) (71.1%), White (Hispanic) (8.48%), Other (Hispanic) (7.75%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.96%).

17.1% of the households in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

92.6% of the residents in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK are Northwestern Oklahoma State University (406 degrees awarded in 2021), Oklahoma Panhandle State University (369 degrees), and High Plains Technology Center (118 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK was $121,300, and the homeownership rate was 72.8%.

Most people in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK was 2 cars per household.

Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK borders Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO, South Central Kansas PUMA, KS, Dodge City, Garden City & Liberal City PUMA, KS, Eastern Plains New Mexico PUMA, NM, Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK, Stephens, Caddo, Comanche (North), Tillman, Jefferson & Cotton Counties PUMA, OK, Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK, Oklahoma City (Northwest Central) & Bethany Cities PUMA, OK, Shawnee City PUMA, OK, Enid City PUMA, OK, and Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX.

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Population & Diversity

Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK is home to a population of 112k people, from which 92.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 9.53% of Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK residents were born outside of the country (10.6k people).

In 2021, there were 8.38 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (79.3k people) in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.46k White (Hispanic) and 8.65k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK are Spanish (15,468 households), German (525 households), and Other Native Languages of North America (270 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

52,642

Women

47.2%

58,882

Men

52.8%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 111,524 inhabitants, with 52.8% men, and 47.2% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

92.6%

2021 Citizenship

92.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 92.6% of Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK was 92.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK

White (Non-Hispanic)
79.3k ± 201
White (Hispanic)
9.46k ± 1.08k
Other (Hispanic)
8.65k ± 1.02k

19.5%

Hispanic Population

21.8k people

19.5% of the people in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK are hispanic (21.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
8,043 ± 2,121 people
Guatemala
1,105 ± 812 people
Honduras
324 ± 441 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK was Mexico, the natal country of 8,043 Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK residents, followed by Guatemala with 1,105 and Honduras with 324.

Foreign-Born Population

9.53%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

10.6k people

9.83%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

11.1k people

As of 2021, 9.53% of Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK residents (10.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK was 9.83%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
15,468 households (14.8%)
German
525 households (0.503%)
Other Native Languages of North America
270 households (0.259%)

17.1% of the households in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK was Spanish. 14.8% of the households in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,135 ± 258
Gulf War (2001-)
798 ± 157
Gulf War (1990s)
548 ± 138

Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.68 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK employs 45.6k people. The largest industries in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK are Elementary & secondary schools (4,078 people), Construction (3,428 people), and Support activities for mining (2,542 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of physicians ($109,711), Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($103,032), and Agricultural chemical manufacturing ($102,672).

Males in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK have an average income that is 1.47 times higher than the average income of females, which is $37,162. The income inequality in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK (measured using the Gini index) is 0.406, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

20,552

Women

44.2%

25,916

Men

55.8%

The workforce of Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK in 2020 was 46,468 people, with 44.2% woman, and 55.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK.

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Occupations

45.6k

2021 Value

−1.9%

1 Year decline

± −1.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK declined at a rate of −1.9%, from 46.5k employees to 45.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK, are Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (1,948 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,745 people), and Cashiers (1,730 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Oklahoma (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

45.6k

2021 Value

−1.9%

1 Year decline

± −1.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK declined at a rate of −1.9%, from 46.5k employees to 45.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,078 people), Construction (3,428 people), and Support activities for mining (2,542 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK, though some of these residents may live in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,296

Median earning men ± $1,227

$27,642

Median earning women ± $1,195

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($63,921), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($63,048), and Information ($61,989).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($43,696), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($43,106), and Wholesale Trade ($38,105).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Oklahoma. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Oklahoma.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Oklahoma to other states, or from other states to Oklahoma.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Coal-n.e.c.
$21.2B
Mixed freight
$16.9B
Machinery
$11.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Oklahoma product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $21.2B, followed by Mixed freight ($16.9B) and Machinery ($11.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Oklahoma products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$170B

2020 Value in Oklahoma

$311B

Projected 2050 Value in Oklahoma

82.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Oklahoma trade was $170B. This is expected to increase 82.4% to $311B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Oklahoma trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Oklahoma to other states, or from other states to Oklahoma.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$33.7B
Kansas
$11B
California
$5.32B

In 2020, the top outbound Oklahoma domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $33.7B, followed by Kansas with $11B and California and $5.32B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Oklahoma shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 65.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.58%).

James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin are the senators currently representing the state of Oklahoma. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK. Showing the available data for Oklahoma.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (65.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.3%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.58%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 65.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.58%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oklahoma for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oklahoma

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James Lankford

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Tom Coburn.

Markwayne Mullin

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on January 3, 2023
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Jim Inhofe.

James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin are the senators currently representing Oklahoma.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Oklahoma over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Oklahoma

Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Oklahoma have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK awarded 1,092 degrees. The student population of Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,675 male students and 2,135 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK are White (690 and 63.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (144 and 13.3%), Unknown (96 and 8.89%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (65 and 6.02%).

The largest universities in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK by number of degrees awarded are Northwestern Oklahoma State University (406 and 37.2%), Oklahoma Panhandle State University (369 and 33.8%), and High Plains Technology Center (118 and 10.8%).

The most popular majors in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK are Registered Nursing (155 and 14.2%), General Business Administration & Management (94 and 8.61%), and General Studies (75 and 6.87%).

The median tuition cost in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK for a public four year colleges is $5,253 for in-state students and $9,184 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK, the percentage of applicants admitted was 59.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 38.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,810 (44% men and 56% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 3,810 students enrolled in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK, 44% men and 56% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,309 records, of which 60% were women and 40% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
37 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
155 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
55 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK was General Biological Sciences with 37 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
406 degrees awarded
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
369 degrees awarded
High Plains Technology Center
118 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northwestern Oklahoma State University with 406 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 412 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK, which is 0.606 times less than the 680 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 690 degrees mean that there were 4.79 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 144 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($5,253) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,434) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,033) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.02% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.655% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (29.8k), Some college (20k), and Primary Education (15.8k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK was $121,300 in 2021, which is 0.495 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $114,700 to $121,300, a 5.75% increase. The homeownership rate in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK is 72.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK have an average commute time of 18.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK is $54,886. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK was Edmond & Oklahoma City (North Central) Cities PUMA, OK with a value of $80,925, followed by Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK and Claremore City PUMA, OK, with respective values of $76,973 and $74,853.

Housing

Property

$121,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,232

$29,503

Median Property Taxes

±$947

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.8%

Homeownership

2021

67.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 72.8% of the housing units in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 73.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK was Edmond & Oklahoma City (North Central) Cities PUMA, OK with a value of $80,925, followed by Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK and Claremore City PUMA, OK, with respective values of $76,973 and $74,853.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$54,886

Median Household Income

± $1,900

40.5k

Number of Households

± 1,237

In 2021, the median household income of the 40.5k households in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK grew to $54,886 from the previous year's value of $53,736.

The following chart displays the households in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.406

2021 Wage GINI in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK

0.408

2020 Wage GINI in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK

In 2021, the income inequality in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK was 0.406 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.52% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.1%)
Carpooled (10.7%)
Worked At Home (4.41%)

In 2021, 81.1% of workers in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.7%) and those who worked at home (4.41%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK have a shorter commute time (18.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.61% of the workforce in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK (15.6k out of 106k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

85.5% of the population of Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK has health coverage, with 45.6% on employee plans, 13.6% on Medicaid, 13.8% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 0.793% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Oklahoma see 1627 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.914% decrease from the previous year (1642 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1601 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 237 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

1,627 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Oklahoma

Primary care physicians in Oklahoma see an average of 1,627 patients per year. This represents a 0.914% decrease from the previous year (1,642 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Oklahoma in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.7% under 18 years, 19.7% between 18 and 34 years, 35.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.5% were men and 49.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

14.5%

Uninsured

45.6%

Employer Coverage

13.6%

Medicaid

13.8%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

0.793%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK grew by 5.58% from 13.7% to 14.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.