Multnomah County Health Data
Multnomah County, Oregon
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
71/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.8 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
147
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
1148
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.4%
State avg 18.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 147.1 per 100K
Dentists
5.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.6
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 Multnomah County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Multnomah | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.5% | 35.5% | 37.6% | 7.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.7% | 30.2% | 33.5% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 29.9% | 27.9% | 24.1% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Multnomah | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.7% | 14.0% | 16.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% | 17.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.5% | 21.1% | 27.0% | 3.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Multnomah | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.3% | 70.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.8% | 61.7% | 57.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.2% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Multnomah | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 28.6% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 4.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Multnomah County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Multnomah County Primary Care Ratio Doubles National Median
Health data brief for Multnomah County, Oregon.
Multnomah County has 147 primary care providers per 100,000 people, more than double the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county's mental health provider ratio also exceeds national norms at 1,148 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250. The uninsured rate is 7.1%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 8.1% and the national 10% mark. Residents report a life expectancy of 77.8 years, slightly higher than the state average of 77.0 years and the national 77-year average. About 17.4% of residents report poor or fair health, which is nearly equivalent to the national rate 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.