Oklahoma Smoking Statistics

Oklahoma is among the unhealthiest states in the nation, but efforts to curb tobacco use are changing the equation. The Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline is helping thousands of Oklahomans quit tobacco. Businesses and organizations are establishing tobacco-prevention programs, and communities are forming coalitions to reduce the toll of tobacco. Together, we can improve Oklahoma’s health and create a brighter future.

Oklahoma vs. U.S.*

Kids (under 18) who try cigarettes for the first time each year: 7,700

Proportion of cancer deaths in Oklahoma attributable to smoking – 34.2%

The Financial Toll of Smoking in Oklahoma

Annual Health Care Costs in Each State Directly Caused by Smoking.

This map shows how much money states spend or save as a result of how much higher or lower a state’s smoking rate is than the national average. The darker yellow states, like Oklahoma, are spending more than the national average due to their higher smoking rates.

Deaths in Oklahoma from Smoking

• Adults who die each year from their own smoking: 7,500