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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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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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.