Hood River County Health Data
Hood River County, Oregon
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
67/100
Average
Life Expectancy
80.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.8 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.5%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
220
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
497
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.7%
State avg 18.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
37.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 220.3 per 100K
Dentists
16.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.3
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 Hood River County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hood River | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.3% | 35.5% | 37.6% | 4.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.9% | 30.2% | 33.5% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.8% | 27.9% | 24.1% | 3.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hood River | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.4% | 14.0% | 16.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 17.4% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.8% | 21.1% | 27.0% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hood River | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.6% | 70.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.6% | 61.7% | 57.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.1% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 4.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hood River | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.2% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 29.8% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hood River County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Hood River County Leads in Primary Care Provider Concentration
Health data brief for Hood River County, Oregon.
There are 220 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is more than triple the national median of 70 per 100,000. In contrast, 11.5% of the population lacks health insurance, which is higher than the state rate of 8.1% and the national 10% benchmark. Life expectancy is 80.8 years, longer than the state level of 77.0 years and the national figure of 77 years. About 16.7% of residents report poor or fair health, which is similar to the national typical rate of 17%. Mental health provider availability is 497 per 100,000, higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. These numbers reflect provider registration data and regional survey results. Explore state-level data.
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.