Coos County Health Data
Coos County, Oregon
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
59/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
83
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
558
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.5%
State avg 18.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
27.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 83.1 per 100K
Dentists
13.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
21.6
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 Coos County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Coos | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.2% | 35.5% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 10.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% | 30.2% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.8% | 27.9% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Coos | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.9% | 14.0% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% | 17.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.7% | 21.1% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Coos | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.7% | 70.1% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.6% | 61.7% | 57.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.9% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Coos | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.2% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.8% | 32.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Coos County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Coos County life expectancy trails state and national averages
Health data brief for Coos County, Oregon.
Life expectancy in Coos County is 74.8 years, more than two years shorter than the Oregon state average of 77.0 years and the 77-year national average. While life expectancy is shorter than these benchmarks, the county's mental health provider ratio of 558 per 100,000 is more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. The uninsured rate stands at 7.5%, which is lower than the state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. Approximately 17.5% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, a figure slightly higher than the national average of 17%. Primary care providers are present at a rate of 83 per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 70. 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.