Wheeler County Health Data
Wheeler County, Oregon
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
46/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
279
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.2%
State avg 18.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
209.2
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 Wheeler County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wheeler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.9% | 35.5% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 10.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% | 30.2% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 29.1% | 27.9% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wheeler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.5% | 14.0% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% | 17.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.2% | 21.1% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wheeler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.9% | 70.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.0% | 61.7% | 57.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.8% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wheeler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.5% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.1% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wheeler 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
Self-Reported Poor Health Frequency in Wheeler County Rises Above National Average
Health data brief for Wheeler County, Oregon.
In Wheeler County, 20.2% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a rate that is notably higher than the national average of 17%. While life expectancy and primary care provider data are not currently available for the county, other metrics show 9.2% of residents are uninsured. This uninsured rate is higher than the Oregon state average of 8.1% but remains slightly lower than the national average of 10%. Regarding specialized care, the county has 279 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is just above the national median of 250 per 100,000. These statistics are compiled from the latest available census and healthcare provider registries. The reported numbers represent the current snapshot of health outcomes and clinical access within this specific geographic area. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Wheeler County, Oregon
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Wheeler County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.