Linn County Health Data
Linn County, Oregon
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
58/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.9 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
59
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
264
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.5%
State avg 18.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 58.5 per 100K
Dentists
1.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.1
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 Linn County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Linn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.1% | 35.5% | 37.6% | 4.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 10.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% | 30.2% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 31.6% | 27.9% | 24.1% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Linn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.5% | 14.0% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% | 17.4% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.5% | 21.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Linn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.8% | 70.1% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.3% | 61.7% | 57.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.3% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Linn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.1% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.0% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Linn County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Linn County primary care provider ratio sits below national median
Health data brief for Linn County, Oregon.
Data show Linn County has 59 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a lower rate than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This provider ratio is the county's most distinct health statistic. In comparison, the mental health provider ratio is 264 per 100,000, which is slightly above the national median of 250 per 100,000. The life expectancy in Linn County is 75.9 years, shorter than the Oregon state average of 77.0 years and the national average of 77.0 years. The county's uninsured rate is 7.9%, which is lower than the state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 18.5% of residents report their health as poor or fair, exceeding 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.