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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Curry County, OR?
Curry County has a health score of 45/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #32 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 Curry County?
Life expectancy in Curry County is 73.9 years. The Oregon state average is 77.0 years, making Curry County below the state average.
How does Curry County health compare to the Oregon average?
Curry County's health score of 45/100 is below the Oregon average of 61/100. Life expectancy is 73.9 years vs. the state average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 8.1% vs. 8.1% statewide.
What health factors affect Curry County?
Key health factors for Curry County include: life expectancy (73.9 years), uninsured rate (8.1%), and primary care physician access (68:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 588:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Curry County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 45/100 ("Below Average"), Curry County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Oregon. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.9 years. 8.1% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Curry County?
Curry County's health score of 45/100 is below the Oregon average of 61/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.