Curry County Health Data
Curry County, Oregon
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
45/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
68
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
588
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.4%
State avg 18.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 67.6 per 100K
Dentists
17.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.8
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 Curry County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Curry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.6% | 35.5% | 37.6% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 10.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% | 30.2% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 28.8% | 27.9% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Curry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.4% | 14.0% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 17.4% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.4% | 21.1% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Curry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 68.9% | 70.1% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.3% | 61.7% | 57.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.0% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Curry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.3% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.6% | 32.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Curry County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Curry County adult poor health reports exceed national average
Health data brief for Curry County, Oregon.
In Curry County, 20.4% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a rate higher than the 17% national average. This indicator is recorded alongside a life expectancy of 73.9 years, which is shorter than the Oregon state average of 77.0 years and the 77-year national average. The uninsured rate in the county matches the state average of 8.1%, remaining lower than the national average of 10%. There are 68 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, slightly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000, while the mental health provider ratio of 588 per 100,000 is more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. 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.