Columbia County Health Data
Columbia County, Oregon
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Columbia County, Oregon
Columbia County near national health average
At 77.6 years, Columbia County's life expectancy closely tracks the U.S. average of 78.9 years. The county's 18.0% poor or fair health rate exceeds the national average of 13.5% by 4.5 percentage points.
Slightly above Oregon average
Columbia County's 77.6-year life expectancy modestly exceeds Oregon's 77.0-year state average. However, the county's 18.0% poor or fair health rate signals persistent health challenges for a significant portion of residents.
Middling health among rural peers
Columbia County's 77.6-year life expectancy ranks above Baker (75.2) and Curry (73.9) but below Clackamas (79.9). The county's 6.9% uninsured rate is better than Clatsop's 8.7%.
Severe primary care provider shortage
Columbia County has just 26 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—less than one-quarter the national standard—creating significant access barriers for preventive and routine care. With 6.9% uninsured and limited providers, many residents face dual access challenges.
Coverage alone isn't enough—find a provider
While 93.1% of Columbia County residents have insurance, just 26 primary care providers per 100,000 means long waits and travel. Enroll at healthcare.gov if uninsured, then work with your provider to navigate local care options.
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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.