Gilliam County Health Data
Gilliam County, Oregon
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
65/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
50
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
148
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.2%
State avg 18.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
50.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 49.9 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
99.9
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 Gilliam County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Gilliam | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.8% | 35.5% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 10.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.6% | 30.2% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 29.2% | 27.9% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Gilliam | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.7% | 14.0% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% | 17.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% | 21.1% | 27.0% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Gilliam | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.5% | 70.1% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.1% | 61.7% | 57.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.4% | 75.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Gilliam | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.7% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.6% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Gilliam 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
Provider Ratios Highlight Healthcare Access in Gilliam County
Health data brief for Gilliam County, Oregon.
There are 148 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a concentration that is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. For physical health, life expectancy is 76.4 years, which is close to the state benchmark of 77.0 years and the national figure of 77 years. About 17.2% of adults report poor or fair health, matching the national typical rate of 17%. The uninsured rate is 7.6%, which is lower than the Oregon state rate of 8.1% and the national 10% mark. There are 50 primary care providers per 100,000 people, compared to the national median of 70 per 100,000. These figures are derived from national registry data and federal survey responses within the county. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Gilliam County, Oregon
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Gilliam County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.