Baker County Health Data
Baker County, Oregon
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
57/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.2 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
71
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
828
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.0%
State avg 18.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
53.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 71.2 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
53.6
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Baker County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Baker | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.8% | 35.5% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% | 30.2% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 28.0% | 27.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Baker | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.5% | 14.0% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 17.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.1% | 21.1% | 27.0% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Baker | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.7% | 70.1% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.7% | 61.7% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.8% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Baker | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.4% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.1% | 32.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Baker County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Baker County mental health provider density triples national median
Health data brief for Baker County, Oregon.
Baker County mental health provider density stands at 828 per 100,000 residents, more than triple the national median of 250 per 100,000. This provider availability is recorded alongside a life expectancy of 75.2 years, which is shorter than the Oregon state average of 77.0 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 19.0% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. The uninsured rate in the county is 7.3%, which is lower than the state average of 8.1% and the national 10% benchmark. Primary care providers are present at a rate of 71 per 100,000, which aligns closely with the national median of 70 per 100,000. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.