Comanche County
OklahomaFIPS 40031
Pop. 121,1256 HospitalsSVI 0.92RUCC 3 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Comanche County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 12.7% | 12.5% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 43.8% | 42.2% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 12.7% | 15.3% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 7.0 | 3.8 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 11,410.387 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
85
Primary Care Physicians
69.9 per 100k
173
NPs & PAs
142.3 per 100k
148
Dentists
555
Hospital Beds
4.6 per 1,000
$11,912.99
Medicare Per Capita
2114.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Comanche County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.6% | — | |
| Obesity | 43.8% | — | |
| Depression | 25.7% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.8% | — | |
| COPD | 8.5% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 19.1% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.0% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.9% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.3% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 24.0% | — | |
| Disability | 41.4% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 34.8% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 14.1% | — | |
| Uninsured | 12.6% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.92
Socioeconomic Status0.81
Household Composition & Disability0.89
Minority Status & Language0.83
Housing Type & Transportation0.93
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Mental Health
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Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Comanche County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Taliaferro Comm Mental Health Ctr | Lawton | 30 | |
| Lawton Indian Hospital | Lawton | 26 | |
| Memorial Health | Lawton | 265 | |
| Southwestern Medical Center | Lawton | 199 | |
| Us Army Hosp | Fort Sill | 250 | |
| Us Public Health Service Indian Hosp | Lawton | 68 |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.