Harney County Health Data
Harney County, Oregon
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Harney County, Oregon
Harney struggles with health disparities
Harney County's life expectancy of 76.1 years matches the U.S. average of 76.4 years, yet 20.8% of residents report poor or fair health—the highest rate in Oregon's examined eastern counties and well above the national average of 16.1%. This signals significant population health challenges despite average longevity.
Below state average, worst in region
Harney's 76.1-year life expectancy falls 0.9 years below Oregon's state average of 77.0 years, and its 20.8% poor/fair health rate is the worst among all examined counties. The 7.8% uninsured rate is slightly below the state average of 8.1%, indicating coverage isn't addressing the county's underlying health burden.
Highest health burden in eastern Oregon
Harney's 20.8% poor/fair health rate exceeds all neighboring counties, even Douglas (20.3%) and Jefferson (19.7%), suggesting concentrated health challenges. However, with 847 mental health providers per 100,000—the highest in the region—Harney invests heavily in behavioral health, though primary care remains limited at 53 providers per 100K.
Mental health strength, primary care gap
Harney County has invested in behavioral health capacity, with 847 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—highest in eastern Oregon. However, with only 53 primary care providers per 100K, residents lack the preventive and chronic disease management care that could reduce the county's elevated poor/fair health rates.
Access prevention through coverage
With one-fifth of Harney residents reporting poor health, preventive care is critical—yet 7.8% remain uninsured. Contact Harney County Health Services or call 2-1-1 to enroll in Oregon Health Plan or explore marketplace coverage, unlocking access to the primary care that could improve population health.
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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.