Harney County Health Data
Harney County, Oregon
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
54/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
53
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
847
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.8%
State avg 18.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
66.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 52.8 per 100K
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 Harney County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Harney | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.0% | 35.5% | 37.6% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.2% | 30.2% | 33.5% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 29.6% | 27.9% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Harney | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.0% | 14.0% | 16.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | 17.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.0% | 21.1% | 27.0% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Harney | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.0% | 70.1% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.1% | 61.7% | 57.3% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.1% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Harney | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.4% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.7% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Harney 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
Harney County Mental Health Provider Density Outpaces State Median
Health data brief for Harney County, Oregon.
Mental health providers are available at a rate of 847 per 100,000 residents, which is more than triple the national median of 250 per 100,000. Life expectancy is 76.1 years, compared to the state benchmark of 77.0 years and the national typical figure of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 7.8%, which is lower than the state level of 8.1% and the national 10% mark. About 20.8% of adults report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national typical rate of 17%. There are 53 primary care providers per 100,000 people, a figure lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. These metrics are recorded by the CDC and the HHS to track provider availability and health outcomes. 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.