Coos County Health Data
Coos County, Oregon
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Coos County, Oregon
Coos County significantly below national norms
At 74.8 years, Coos County residents live more than 4 years less than the U.S. average of 78.9 years. The county's 17.5% poor or fair health rate substantially exceeds the national average of 13.5%.
Among Oregon's worst health outcomes
Coos County's 74.8-year life expectancy ranks in the lowest fifth of Oregon counties, trailing the state average of 77.0 years by 2.2 years. This coastal region faces persistent, complex health challenges.
Struggling more than southern coastal peers
Coos County's life expectancy of 74.8 years is lower than Curry (73.9—the state's lowest), and significantly trails Columbia (77.6). Its 7.5% uninsured rate is moderate but compounds limited provider access.
Moderate access despite low life expectancy
Coos County has 83 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, near national standards, but 558 mental health providers per 100,000 suggests unmet behavioral health demand. At 7.5% uninsured, one in 13 residents lack coverage.
Secure your healthcare access now
With life expectancy among Oregon's lowest and 7.5% uninsured, Coos County residents urgently need preventive care. Enroll in coverage at healthcare.gov or through OHP, then schedule routine checkups to improve long-term health.
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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.