Sherman County Health Data

Sherman County has a health score of 69/100, rated "Average." It ranks #10 out of 36 counties in Oregon (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Sherman County is 80.2 years. The Oregon state average is 77.0 years, making Sherman County above the state average.

Sherman County's health score of 69/100 is above the Oregon average of 61/100. Life expectancy is 80.2 years vs. the state average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 7.1% vs. 8.1% statewide.

Key health factors for Sherman County include: life expectancy (80.2 years), uninsured rate (7.1%), and primary care physician access (52:1 (population to primary care physicians)). These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 69/100 ("Average"), Sherman County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Oregon. Residents have a life expectancy of 80.2 years. 7.1% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Sherman County's health score of 69/100 exceeds the Oregon average of 61/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Sherman County has better primary care access (52:1 ratio) than the state average (78:1).