Morrow County Health Data
Morrow County, Oregon
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
41/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.7%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
1008
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.1%
State avg 18.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
57.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 40.6 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
24.5
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 Morrow County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Morrow | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.4% | 35.5% | 37.6% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.7% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.1% | 30.2% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.5% | 27.9% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Morrow | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.3% | 14.0% | 16.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | 17.4% | 17.8% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.3% | 21.1% | 27.0% | 6.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Morrow | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.0% | 70.1% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.3% | 61.7% | 57.3% | 7.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.0% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Morrow | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.2% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.8% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Morrow 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
Morrow County Mental Health Provider Ratio Quadruples National Median
Health data brief for Morrow County, Oregon.
Morrow County records 1,008 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure approximately four times the national median of 250 per 100,000. This provider density contrasts with the county's primary care ratio, which stands at 41 per 100,000 residents, lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The uninsured rate in the county is 10.7%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, life expectancy is 76.5 years, compared to the state figure of 77.0 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 24.1% of residents report poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national benchmark of 17%. 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.