Clatsop County Health Data
Clatsop County, Oregon
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
15.2%
State avg 18.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
41.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 62.2 per 100K
Dentists
14.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.9
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 Clatsop County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Clatsop | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.8% | 35.5% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% | 30.2% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 28.3% | 27.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Clatsop | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.6% | 14.0% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% | 17.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.8% | 21.1% | 27.0% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Clatsop | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.9% | 70.1% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.7% | 61.7% | 57.3% | 5.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.9% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Clatsop | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.2% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.7% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Clatsop 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
Clatsop County primary care provider ratio falls under national median
Health data brief for Clatsop County, Oregon.
Clatsop County has 62 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a rate lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This provider ratio is noted alongside a life expectancy of 76.7 years, which is shorter than the Oregon state average of 77.0 years and the 77-year national average. The uninsured rate for the county is 8.7%, higher than the state average of 8.1% but lower than the national average of 10%. Approximately 15.2% of adults in Clatsop County report poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. Mental health providers are present at a rate of 423 per 100,000, exceeding the national median of 250 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.