Grant County Health Data

Grant County, Oregon

CDC County Health Rankings

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

Poor / Fair Health

19.1%

State avg 18.8%

National avg 19.6%

Healthcare Access

Dentists

27.6

per 100K residents

Nurse Practitioners & PAs

41.4

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 Grant County differs most from state and national norms.

Most prevalent chronic conditions

MeasureGrantState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity33.9%35.5%37.6%1.6 pts better than state
Diabetes10.0%10.1%11.2%near state average
High Blood Pressure30.4%30.2%33.5%near state average
Depression28.9%27.9%24.1%1.0 pts worse than state

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureGrantState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking15.5%14.0%16.3%1.5 pts worse than state
Binge Drinking17.4%17.4%17.8%near state average
Physical Inactivity21.7%21.1%27.0%0.6 pts worse than state

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureGrantState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup69.1%70.1%74.9%1.0 pts worse than state
Dental Visit (past year)61.2%61.7%57.3%near state average
Mammography (women 50–74)73.3%75.1%73.3%1.8 pts worse than state

Daily-life impact

MeasureGrantState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress20.4%19.4%18.6%1.0 pts worse than state
Short Sleep Duration33.6%32.8%37.3%0.8 pts worse than state

These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Grant County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).

Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.

Data Story

Grant County Residents See Longer Life Expectancy Than State Benchmarks

Health data brief for Grant County, Oregon.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 79.7 years, nearly three years longer than the Oregon state mark of 77.0 years and the national figure of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 8.2%, which is essentially the same as the statewide 8.1% and lower than the national 10% benchmark. Regarding health status, 19.1% of adults report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national typical rate of 17%. Primary care provider availability is 96 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health providers are available at a rate of 610 per 100,000, well above the national median of 250 per 100,000. These data points provide a statistical overview of the county compared to state and national standards. Explore state-level data.

Get Care in Grant 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.

Blue Mountain Hospital

ER
Not rated by CMS
(541) 575-1311
170 Ford Road, John Day, OR 97845
Critical Access HospitalsGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Grant County, OR?
Grant County has a health score of 67/100, rated "Average." It ranks #13 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 Grant County?
Life expectancy in Grant County is 79.7 years. The Oregon state average is 77.0 years, making Grant County above the state average.
How does Grant County health compare to the Oregon average?
Grant County's health score of 67/100 is above the Oregon average of 61/100. Life expectancy is 79.7 years vs. the state average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 8.2% vs. 8.1% statewide.
What health factors affect Grant County?
Key health factors for Grant County include: life expectancy (79.7 years), uninsured rate (8.2%), and primary care physician access (96:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 610:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Grant County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 67/100 ("Average"), Grant County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Oregon. Residents have a life expectancy of 79.7 years. 8.2% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Grant County healthier than the Oregon average?
Grant County's health score of 67/100 exceeds the Oregon average of 61/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

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.