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.
Don't delay—enroll in coverage today
With nearly 1 in 11 Clatsop County residents uninsured, gaps in healthcare access are urgent. Visit your local community health center or healthcare.gov to explore Medicaid and marketplace plans available now.
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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.