Curry County Health Data
Curry County, Oregon
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Curry County, Oregon
Curry County has Oregon's lowest life expectancy
At 73.9 years, Curry County residents live nearly 5 years less than the U.S. average of 78.9 years. The county's 20.4% poor or fair health rate is among the highest in the nation, far exceeding the 13.5% national average.
Ranked last in Oregon for health outcomes
Curry County's 73.9-year life expectancy is the lowest in Oregon, trailing the state average of 77.0 years by 3.1 years. This southern coastal county faces the state's most severe health challenges.
Worst health outcomes in the region
Curry County's life expectancy of 73.9 years trails all measured neighbors, including Coos (74.8), Crook (78.0), and Clackamas (79.9). Its 8.1% uninsured rate ties the state average but compounds limited local resources.
Isolated, under-resourced healthcare landscape
Curry County has 68 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, below national standards, with 588 mental health providers per 100,000 suggesting concentrated behavioral health needs. At 8.1% uninsured—tying the state average—access barriers are acute in this remote county.
Your health insurance is the first step
Curry County faces Oregon's most urgent health crisis, with life expectancy 4 years below the national average. If you're uninsured, visit healthcare.gov immediately; if covered, establish care with a primary provider and prioritize preventive screenings now.
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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.