Union County Health Data
Union County, Oregon
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
18.6%
State avg 18.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
22.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 83.9 per 100K
Dentists
11.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
30.5
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 Union County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.8% | 35.5% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 10.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% | 30.2% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.7% | 27.9% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.7% | 14.0% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | 17.4% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.7% | 21.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.4% | 70.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.1% | 61.7% | 57.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.2% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.1% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.2% | 32.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Union County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Union County Mental Health Provider Access Surpasses National Median
Health data brief for Union County, Oregon.
Union County records 482 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, nearly double the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio is 84 per 100,000, which is also higher than the national median of 70. The uninsured rate stands at 7.3%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 8.1% and the national 10% average. In contrast, life expectancy is 76.5 years, slightly lower than both the state average of 77.0 years and the national 77-year benchmark. Approximately 18.6% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.