Clatsop County Health Data

Clatsop County, Oregon

Health Score

68/100

Average

Life Expectancy

76.7 yr

Uninsured Rate

8.7%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

76.7 yr

State avg 77.0 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

8.7%

State avg 8.1%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

62

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

423

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Clatsop County, Oregon

Clatsop County slightly above national average

At 76.7 years, Clatsop County's life expectancy falls short of the U.S. average of 78.9 years by 2.2 years. The county's 15.2% poor or fair health rate exceeds the national average of 13.5%.

Below Oregon's health benchmark

Clatsop County's 76.7-year life expectancy lags Oregon's 77.0-year state average, placing it in the lower half of the state. Health challenges here reflect broader rural and coastal Oregon trends.

Struggling among Pacific Northwest peers

Clatsop County's life expectancy of 76.7 years trails Columbia (77.6) and Yamhill counties. Its uninsured rate of 8.7% is the highest among measured neighbors, indicating greater access barriers.

Provider shortages challenge residents

Clatsop County has only 62 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—well below the national standard of 100. At 8.7% uninsured, the county has the highest uninsured rate among its regional peers, limiting preventive care access.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Clatsop County, OR?
Clatsop County has a health score of 68/100, rated "Average." It ranks #11 out of 36 counties in Oregon (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Clatsop County?
Life expectancy in Clatsop County is 76.7 years. The Oregon state average is 77.0 years, making Clatsop County below the state average.
How does Clatsop County health compare to the Oregon average?
Clatsop County's health score of 68/100 is above the Oregon average of 61/100. Life expectancy is 76.7 years vs. the state average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 8.7% vs. 8.1% statewide.
What health factors affect Clatsop County?
Key health factors for Clatsop County include: life expectancy (76.7 years), uninsured rate (8.7%), and primary care physician access (62:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 423:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Clatsop County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 68/100 ("Average"), Clatsop County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Oregon. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.7 years. 8.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Clatsop County healthier than the Oregon average?
Clatsop County's health score of 68/100 exceeds the Oregon average of 61/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Clatsop County has better primary care access (62:1 ratio) than the state average (78:1).

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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.