Grant County Health Data
Grant County, Oregon
Health Score
67/100
Average
Life Expectancy
79.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.7 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
96
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
610
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Grant County, Oregon
Grant exceeds national life expectancy
Grant County residents live to 79.7 years on average—3.3 years longer than the U.S. average of 76.4 years—placing it among America's healthier counties. Yet 19.1% report poor or fair health, above the national average of 16.1%, suggesting disparities within the community.
Outperforms state average despite challenges
Grant County's 79.7-year life expectancy beats Oregon's state average of 77.0 years by 2.7 years, demonstrating strong longevity outcomes for a rural county. However, its 8.2% uninsured rate slightly exceeds Oregon's 8.1% average, meaning coverage gaps persist despite overall health strength.
Eastern Oregon's second-healthiest county
Grant's 79.7-year life expectancy ranks second only to Deschutes County (80.9 years) in the eastern Oregon sample, and its 96 primary care providers per 100K matches Jackson County's access. The county's 610 mental health providers per 100K demonstrates strong behavioral health support relative to peers.
Solid infrastructure for rural care
Grant County maintains 96 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 610 mental health providers per 100K, creating robust healthcare access for a rural population. These numbers suggest that healthcare infrastructure is supporting the county's strong life expectancy outcomes and relatively low rate of reported poor health.
Maintain coverage for continued health
Grant County's strong health outcomes depend on residents accessing care, but 8.2% still lack insurance coverage. Visit healthcare.gov or your county health department to renew Medicaid coverage or explore marketplace plans and maintain the preventive care that supports Grant's impressive longevity.
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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.