Benton County Health Data
Benton County, Oregon
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
89/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
82.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
82.4 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
117
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
1374
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.3%
State avg 18.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 116.6 per 100K
Dentists
4.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.2
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 Benton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Benton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.3% | 35.5% | 37.6% | 7.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.7% | 30.2% | 33.5% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.8% | 27.9% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Benton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.3% | 14.0% | 16.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% | 17.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.7% | 21.1% | 27.0% | 4.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Benton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.4% | 70.1% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.5% | 61.7% | 57.3% | 4.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.3% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Benton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 26.6% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 6.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Benton County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Benton County life expectancy exceeds state and national benchmarks
Health data brief for Benton County, Oregon.
Residents of Benton County have a life expectancy of 82.4 years, notably higher than the Oregon state average of 77.0 years and the 77-year national average. This longevity is accompanied by a mental health provider ratio of 1,374 per 100,000 residents, which is more than five times the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county's uninsured rate is 5.7%, lower than the state's 8.1% average and the national average of 10%. Furthermore, 15.3% of adults report poor or fair health, a figure lower than the national average of 17%. Primary care providers are available at a rate of 117 per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 70 per 100,000. Explore state-level data.
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.