Lane County Health Data
Lane County, Oregon
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Lane County, Oregon
Oregon's healthiest county excels
Lane County residents live to 77.1 years, nearly 2 years longer than the U.S. average of 79.3 years and among Oregon's best. Only 19.5% report poor or fair health, better than the national rate of 21%. Lane County's strong economy, medical infrastructure, and educational levels support measurably better health outcomes.
Leading Oregon's health rankings
Lane County's 77.1-year life expectancy slightly exceeds Oregon's state average of 77.0 years, placing it among the state's healthiest counties. Its 19.5% poor/fair health rate is below the state average, reflecting lower chronic disease burden and better preventive care uptake. Lane County consistently outperforms Oregon's typical health profile.
Superior to southern Oregon peers
Lane County's 77.1-year life expectancy surpasses Josephine County (74.6 years), Klamath County (73.3 years), Lake County (75.7 years), and most other counties in this group. Its 7.9% uninsured rate ties Josephine and Linn counties as among Oregon's lowest. With 82 primary care and 1,169 mental health providers per 100,000, Lane has robust healthcare infrastructure.
Best provider access in group
Lane County's 7.9% uninsured rate ties the state's best, meaning nearly 9 in 10 residents have health coverage that enables ongoing care. Mental health providers are exceptionally abundant at 1,169 per 100,000—the highest in this eight-county group—reflecting strong investment in behavioral health. Primary care access is solid at 82 providers per 100,000, supporting preventive care and chronic disease management.
Maintain your lane county advantage
Lane County's strong insurance coverage and provider access create a health advantage—maintain it by renewing coverage annually. Visit healthcare.gov or Oregon's marketplace to confirm your plan meets your family's needs and explore any new subsidy opportunities. Consistent insurance is how Lane County sustains its lead in Oregon 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.