Union County Health Data

Union County, Oregon

Health Score

62/100

Average

Life Expectancy

76.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

7.3%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

76.5 yr

State avg 77.0 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

7.3%

State avg 8.1%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

84

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

482

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Union County, Oregon

Life expectancy below national average

Union County residents live an average of 76.5 years, 1.8 years shorter than the U.S. average of 78.3 years. The 18.6% poor/fair health rate closely matches the national average, though the overall life expectancy shortfall points to underlying health vulnerabilities.

Trails Oregon health benchmarks

Union County's 76.5-year life expectancy falls 0.5 years below Oregon's state average of 77.0 years, placing it among the lower performers statewide. The 18.6% poor/fair health rate ranks near the state median, indicating moderate health challenges for this small eastern Oregon county.

Eastern Oregon's health peer

Union County's 76.5-year life expectancy matches Morrow County (76.5 years) and falls just short of Wallowa County (77.7 years) to the east. The county's 18.6% poor/fair health rate ranks better than Umatilla County (21.9%), suggesting relatively stable health outcomes for rural eastern Oregon.

Strong primary care for rural county

Union County stands out with 84 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, among the highest in this dataset and well above rural averages. The 7.3% uninsured rate—below Oregon's 8.1%—means most residents can access affordable primary care without major barriers.

Protect your health coverage

Union County's robust primary care access is only valuable if you have insurance to afford it; maintain your coverage for preventive care. Visit Oregon Health Plan or Healthcare.gov to confirm your current plan meets your needs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Union County, OR?
Union County has a health score of 62/100, rated "Average." It ranks #16 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.
What is the life expectancy in Union County?
Life expectancy in Union County is 76.5 years. The Oregon state average is 77.0 years, making Union County below the state average.
How does Union County health compare to the Oregon average?
Union County's health score of 62/100 is above the Oregon average of 61/100. Life expectancy is 76.5 years vs. the state average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 7.3% vs. 8.1% statewide.
What health factors affect Union County?
Key health factors for Union County include: life expectancy (76.5 years), uninsured rate (7.3%), and primary care physician access (84:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 482:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Union County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 62/100 ("Average"), Union County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Oregon. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.5 years. 7.3% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Union County healthier than the Oregon average?
Union County's health score of 62/100 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.

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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.