Wasco County Health Data
Wasco County, Oregon
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
48/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.2 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
105
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
722
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.7%
State avg 18.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
63.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 104.8 per 100K
Dentists
15.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
33.8
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 Wasco County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wasco | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.0% | 35.5% | 37.6% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% | 30.2% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 27.6% | 27.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wasco | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.8% | 14.0% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 17.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.3% | 21.1% | 27.0% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wasco | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.6% | 70.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.4% | 61.7% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.7% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wasco | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.4% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.0% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wasco County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Wasco County Mental Health Provider Availability Exceeds Regional and National Marks
Health data brief for Wasco County, Oregon.
Wasco County maintains a mental health provider ratio of 722 per 100,000 residents, a figure nearly triple the national median of 250 per 100,000. This high concentration of providers contrasts with other local health indicators. The county's life expectancy is recorded at 75.2 years, which is shorter than the Oregon state average of 77.0 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. Additionally, 18.7% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. The uninsured rate stands at 10.3%, which is higher than the state average of 8.1% and slightly above the national average of 10%. Primary care access sits at 105 providers per 100,000 residents, which remains higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. These figures are part of the broader demographic and clinical care data profiles maintained for Oregon counties. 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.