Wallowa County Health Data
Wallowa County, Oregon
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
72/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.7 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
172
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
417
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.5%
State avg 18.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
79.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 172.3 per 100K
Dentists
26.6
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 Wallowa County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wallowa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.1% | 35.5% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.7% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% | 30.2% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 28.4% | 27.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wallowa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.3% | 14.0% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% | 17.4% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.0% | 21.1% | 27.0% | 3.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wallowa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.0% | 70.1% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.5% | 61.7% | 57.3% | 4.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.3% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wallowa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.9% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wallowa County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Wallowa County Health Reports Lead State and National Norms
Health data brief for Wallowa County, Oregon.
Wallowa County reports that 15.5% of its population is in poor or fair health, a rate lower than the national average of 17%. The primary care provider ratio is 172 per 100,000, more than double the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 417 per 100,000, which also exceeds the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 77.7 years, higher than the Oregon state figure of 77.0 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, the uninsured rate is 8.0%, which is slightly lower than the state mark of 8.1% and lower than the national 10% benchmark. Explore state-level data.
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.