Malheur County Health Data
Malheur County, Oregon
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
35/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
25
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
556
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.9%
State avg 18.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 25.2 per 100K
Dentists
3.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.5
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 Malheur County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Malheur | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.6% | 35.5% | 37.6% | 6.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.5% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.6% | 30.2% | 33.5% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.3% | 27.9% | 24.1% | 2.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Malheur | 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 | 27.7% | 21.1% | 27.0% | 6.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Malheur | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 68.9% | 70.1% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.6% | 61.7% | 57.3% | 9.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.7% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Malheur | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.6% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.0% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Malheur 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
Malheur County primary care provider availability below national median
Health data brief for Malheur County, Oregon.
Malheur County reports 25 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This provider ratio represents the county's most distinct metric relative to national averages. Other health data indicates that 25.9% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The mental health provider ratio is 556 per 100,000, exceeding the national median of 250 per 100,000. Malheur County’s uninsured rate stands at 10.0%, matching the national average but sitting higher than the Oregon state average of 8.1%. Life expectancy in the county is 75.1 years, which is less than the 77.0 years recorded both statewide and nationally. 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.