Oklahoma one of the worst states for children's healthcare, study says

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Around 95% of children have health insurance to protect them should they get sick, but many families are struggling to keep decent healthcare for their families.

According to WalletHub, the average family premium rose 4% in 2020.

Some families can receive assistance through Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program but many people don't qualify for those programs.

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WalletHub compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia to see which states have the best healthcare for children.

When it came down to it, Oklahoma ranked 49th with the District of Columbia at number 1.

The rankings were broken down into three categories kids' health & access to healthcare, kids' nutrition, physical activity & obesity, and kids' oral health.

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Here is Oklahoma's breakdown:

• 30th – % of Children in Excellent/Very Good Health
• 47th – % of Uninsured Children
• 43rd – Infant-Death Rate
• 19th – % of Children with Unaffordable Medical Bills
• 28th – Pediatricians & Family Doctors per Capita
• 30th – % of Overweight Children
• 44th – % of Obese Children
• 30th – % of Children with Excellent/Very Good Teeth