Weatherford, Oklahoma — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Custer County, Oklahoma that reported themselves either as a smoker, as a "heavy" drinker or someone who has recently used illicit drugs. Sources: CDC Community Health Status Indicators Report (drug use) and RWJ County Health Rankings (alcohol and tobacco use).

Percentage of the Population
10%
Alcohol
19%
Tobacco
5.3%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Oklahoma United States
Alcohol 11.7% -1.7% 14.6% -4.6%
Tobacco 25.2% -6.2% 20.5% -1.5%
Drugs 4.5% +0.8% 5.6% -0.3%

Teen Pregnancy

Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Custer County, Oklahoma. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Oklahoma United States
Females 15-19 60.1 -10.1 45.8 +4.2

Physical Inactivity

A person is considered physically inactive if during the past month, other than a regular job, he or she did not participate in any physical activities or exercises such as running, calisthenics, golf, gardening, or walking for exercise. Source: National Diabetes Surveillance System (CDC)

Physically Inactive
Compared to State and National
Oklahoma United States
Physically Inactive 32.5% +2% 28.0% +6.5%

Preventive Care

Percentage of relevant populations who avail themselves of age- and sex-appropriate preventive care measures. Source: CDC: The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)

Compared to State and National
Procedure Oklahoma United States
Pap Smear 77.0% +3.2% 82.0% -1.8%
Mammogram 73.8% +3% 80.0% -3.2%
Colonoscopy 34.4% -0.4% 43.1% -9.1%
Pneumonia Vaccine 70.0% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 74.0% N/A 69.4% N/A