Deschutes County Health Data
Deschutes County, Oregon
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
87/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
80.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.9 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
99
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
691
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.6%
State avg 18.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 98.6 per 100K
Dentists
3.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.4
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 Deschutes County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Deschutes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.8% | 35.5% | 37.6% | 8.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.2% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.0% | 30.2% | 33.5% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.9% | 27.9% | 24.1% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Deschutes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.7% | 14.0% | 16.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% | 17.4% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.6% | 21.1% | 27.0% | 5.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Deschutes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.1% | 70.1% | 74.9% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 71.5% | 61.7% | 57.3% | 9.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.3% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 4.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Deschutes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.0% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 25.6% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 7.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Deschutes County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Access High in Deschutes County
Health data brief for Deschutes County, Oregon.
Mental health provider concentration in the county is 691 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Other health metrics show that life expectancy is 80.9 years, longer than the Oregon state mark of 77.0 years and the national figure of 77 years. Regarding healthcare coverage, 7.1% of residents are uninsured, a lower proportion than the statewide 8.1% and the 10% national benchmark. About 13.6% of adults report poor or fair health, whereas the national typical rate is 17%. Primary care provider availability stands at 99 per 100,000 people, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. These figures represent recorded data for the county and its provider networks as of the latest reporting period. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.