Josephine County Health Data
Josephine County, Oregon
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
19.8%
State avg 18.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
6.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 73.6 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.7
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 Josephine County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Josephine | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.0% | 35.5% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% | 30.2% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 29.3% | 27.9% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Josephine | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.4% | 14.0% | 16.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% | 17.4% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.3% | 21.1% | 27.0% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Josephine | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.7% | 70.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.2% | 61.7% | 57.3% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.8% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Josephine | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.9% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.3% | 32.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Josephine 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
Josephine County mental health provider ratio exceeds national median
Health data brief for Josephine County, Oregon.
Josephine County reports 958 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Data from the CDC and NPPES show other provider categories in the county follow different trends. Primary care providers are recorded at 74 per 100,000, which sits slightly above the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county’s uninsured rate is 7.8%, lower than the Oregon state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in Josephine County is 74.6 years, compared to the 77.0 years seen both across the state and nationally. Additionally, 19.8% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, whereas the national average is 17%. 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.