Yamhill County Health Data
Yamhill County, Oregon
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
68/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.1 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
58
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
529
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.0%
State avg 18.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
5.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 58.2 per 100K
Dentists
2.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
1.8
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 Yamhill County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Yamhill | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.3% | 35.5% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 10.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% | 30.2% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.6% | 27.9% | 24.1% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Yamhill | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.2% | 14.0% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% | 17.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.1% | 21.1% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Yamhill | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.3% | 70.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.3% | 61.7% | 57.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.3% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Yamhill | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.2% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Yamhill County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Provider Ratio in Yamhill County Below National Median
Health data brief for Yamhill County, Oregon.
Yamhill County reports 58 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio that is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. In contrast, the county's mental health provider ratio of 529 per 100,000 is more than double the national median of 250. The life expectancy in Yamhill County is 78.1 years, which is slightly higher than both the state average of 77.0 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 17.0% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, matching the national average. The uninsured rate stands at 8.4%, which is slightly higher than the state average of 8.1% but remains below the national average of 10%. These figures provide a comparison of clinical resource distribution and population health outcomes within the state of Oregon. 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.