Klamath County Health Data
Klamath County, Oregon
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
41/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
104
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
581
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.2%
State avg 18.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 104.0 per 100K
Dentists
7.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.3
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 Klamath County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Klamath | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.1% | 35.5% | 37.6% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.2% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.9% | 30.2% | 33.5% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.8% | 27.9% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Klamath | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.7% | 14.0% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% | 17.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.9% | 21.1% | 27.0% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Klamath | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.9% | 70.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.0% | 61.7% | 57.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.7% | 75.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Klamath | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.5% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.5% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Klamath County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Klamath County life expectancy recorded below state and national figures
Health data brief for Klamath County, Oregon.
Residents of Klamath County have a life expectancy of 73.3 years, which is shorter than the Oregon state average of 77.0 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. This metric represents the most significant departure from regional and national benchmarks in the county's health data. In other categories, Klamath County has 104 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, surpassing the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 581 per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The uninsured rate stands at 8.9%, which is higher than the state average of 8.1% but remains lower than the national average of 10%. Furthermore, 20.2% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. 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.