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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Columbia County, OR?
Columbia County has a health score of 69/100, rated "Average." It ranks #9 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 Columbia County?
Life expectancy in Columbia County is 77.6 years. The Oregon state average is 77.0 years, making Columbia County above the state average.
How does Columbia County health compare to the Oregon average?
Columbia County's health score of 69/100 is above the Oregon average of 61/100. Life expectancy is 77.6 years vs. the state average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 6.9% vs. 8.1% statewide.
What health factors affect Columbia County?
Key health factors for Columbia County include: life expectancy (77.6 years), uninsured rate (6.9%), and primary care physician access (26:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 434:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Columbia County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 69/100 ("Average"), Columbia County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Oregon. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.6 years. 6.9% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Columbia County healthier than the Oregon average?
Columbia County's health score of 69/100 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. Columbia County has better primary care access (26:1 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.