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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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.