Lane County Health Data
Lane County, Oregon
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
60/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
82
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
1169
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.5%
State avg 18.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 82.2 per 100K
Dentists
5.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.0
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 Lane County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lane | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.2% | 35.5% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% | 30.2% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 28.3% | 27.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lane | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.0% | 14.0% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | 17.4% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.6% | 21.1% | 27.0% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lane | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.9% | 70.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.8% | 61.7% | 57.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.9% | 75.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lane | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.9% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.9% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lane County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lane County mental health provider ratio quadruples national median
Health data brief for Lane County, Oregon.
Lane County reports 1,169 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure more than four times the national median of 250 per 100,000. This is the most differentiated health statistic for the county. Other provider data shows Lane County has 82 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is above the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county’s life expectancy is 77.1 years, virtually identical to the state and national averages of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 7.9%, lower than the state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 19.5% of adults in Lane County report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Lane County, Oregon
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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.