Columbia County Health Data
Columbia County, Oregon
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
69/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.6 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
26
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
434
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.0%
State avg 18.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
5.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 26.4 per 100K
Dentists
16.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.4
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 Columbia County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Columbia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.1% | 35.5% | 37.6% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 10.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% | 30.2% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 28.6% | 27.9% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Columbia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.4% | 14.0% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 17.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.7% | 21.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Columbia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 68.7% | 70.1% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.4% | 61.7% | 57.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.8% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Columbia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.6% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.0% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Columbia County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Columbia County records primary care provider ratio below national median
Health data brief for Columbia County, Oregon.
Primary care provider availability in Columbia County is 26 per 100,000 residents, significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. In contrast, the county maintains a mental health provider ratio of 434 per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The life expectancy for residents is 77.6 years, slightly exceeding both the Oregon state average of 77.0 years and the national average of 77 years. Adult residents reporting poor or fair health represent 18.0% of the population, which is higher than the 17% national average. The uninsured rate in the county is 6.9%, which is lower than the state average of 8.1%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Columbia County, Oregon
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Columbia County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.