Umatilla County Health Data
Umatilla County, Oregon
Health Score
47/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
46
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
487
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Umatilla County, Oregon
Life expectancy gap signals rural health crisis
Umatilla County residents live an average of 75.9 years, 2.4 years shorter than the U.S. average of 78.3 years. With 21.9% reporting poor or fair health—well above the national 18% average—the county faces compounding health challenges that warrant urgent intervention.
Eastern Oregon's persistent struggle
Umatilla County's 75.9-year life expectancy trails Oregon's state average of 77.0 years, and its 21.9% poor/fair health rate ranks among the state's worst. The county's rural eastern Oregon location and economic pressures create measurable health disparities statewide.
Eastern Oregon rural cluster
Umatilla County's 75.9-year life expectancy closely matches neighboring Morrow County (76.5 years) and Union County (76.5 years), reflecting shared rural health challenges across eastern Oregon. The county's 21.9% poor/fair health rate exceeds most neighbors, distinguishing Umatilla as particularly vulnerable.
Provider access gaps compound uninsured burden
With only 46 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Umatilla County faces tight access to doctors, and the 8.8% uninsured rate—higher than Oregon's 8.1%—adds financial barriers for vulnerable families. Together, these gaps force many residents to delay essential care.
Health insurance starts here
In Umatilla County, where healthcare access is already constrained, uninsured status can be devastating; insurance helps ensure you get timely care. Check Oregon Health Plan and Healthcare.gov eligibility today to join the 91% of county residents who have coverage.
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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.