Josephine County Health Data
Josephine County, Oregon
Health Score
50/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.6 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
74
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
958
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Josephine County, Oregon
Life expectancy gap widens here
Josephine County residents live to 74.6 years on average, about 5 years shorter than the U.S. average of 79.3 years. Nearly 1 in 5 residents (19.8%) report poor or fair health, slightly better than the national rate of 21%. This health gap reflects broader economic and healthcare access challenges across Southern Oregon.
Below Oregon's health performance
At 74.6 years, Josephine County trails Oregon's state average life expectancy of 77.0 years by 2.4 years. The county ranks among Oregon's lower-performing counties on health outcomes, though its 19.8% poor/fair health rate is close to the state average of 19%. Josephine residents face steeper health headwinds than most of their Oregon neighbors.
Healthier than Klamath, below Lane
Josephine County's 74.6-year life expectancy exceeds Klamath County (73.3 years) but lags Lane County (77.1 years) and Marion County (77.5 years) to the north. Its uninsured rate of 7.8% is among Oregon's lowest, beating the state average of 8.1%. Primary care access is moderate at 74 providers per 100,000, but mental health services are robust at 958 per 100,000.
Insurance is strong, access varies
Just 7.8% of Josephine County residents lack health insurance, better than the state average of 8.1%, but finding a primary care provider can mean a wait—the county has 74 per 100,000 residents. Mental health care is more readily available with 958 providers per 100,000, suggesting residents have better access to behavioral health than traditional medical services.
Check your coverage today
With 7.8% of Josephine County uninsured, most residents have access to care, but enrollment gaps persist. Visit healthcare.gov or Oregon's health plan marketplace to confirm your coverage and explore financial assistance options. Even short-term gaps in insurance can delay preventive care and worsen health outcomes.
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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.