Clackamas County Health Data
Clackamas County, Oregon
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
91/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.9 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
92
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
427
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.5%
State avg 18.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 91.6 per 100K
Dentists
8.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.3
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 Clackamas County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Clackamas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.7% | 35.5% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.3% | 30.2% | 33.5% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 28.7% | 27.9% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Clackamas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.6% | 14.0% | 16.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% | 17.4% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.6% | 21.1% | 27.0% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Clackamas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.8% | 70.1% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 69.9% | 61.7% | 57.3% | 8.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.0% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Clackamas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.8% | 32.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Clackamas County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Clackamas County uninsured rate matches nearly half of national average
Health data brief for Clackamas County, Oregon.
The uninsured rate in Clackamas County is 5.6%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 8.1% and roughly half of the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 79.9 years, nearly three years longer than the state average of 77.0 years and the national average of 77 years. Adult residents reporting poor or fair health stand at 13.5%, lower than the national figure of 17%. Health provider ratios include 92 primary care physicians per 100,000 and 427 mental health providers per 100,000, both of which are higher than the national medians of 70 and 250 respectively. 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.