Life Expectancy
Life expectancy in Oregon is about 78.8 years, close to the national average.
Age-adjusted death rate, all causes
1999–2017CDC National Center for Health Statistics, leading causes of death (1999–2017), all causes, age-adjusted.
Total deaths, all causes
1999–2017CDC National Center for Health Statistics, leading causes of death (1999–2017).
| Indicator | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.8 | 78.4 |
Healthcare Access
Oregon faces healthcare workforce shortages, particularly in rural and behavioral health services, despite strong urban hospital systems.
Residents without health insurance
2009–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, civilian noninstitutionalized population, B27010 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians per 100k | 92 | 90 |
Hospitals
Oregon has about 60 acute care hospitals, led by Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in Portland, a major academic medical center.
Hospital jobs
1990–2025BLS Current Employment Statistics, NAICS 622, annual average (FRED SMU41000006562200001).
Health care jobs (ambulatory, hospitals and nursing)
1990–2025BLS Current Employment Statistics, NAICS 621–623, annual average (FRED SMU41000006562000001).
| Indicator | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital beds per 1,000 | 1.6 | 2.4 |
- •OHSU in Portland is Oregon's only academic health center.
Insurance Coverage
About 94% of Oregonians have health insurance coverage, above the national average, aided by Medicaid expansion.
Adults with any health care coverage
2011–2020CDC BRFSS, adults 18+ (question discontinued after 2020).
| Indicator | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Insured rate (%) | 94 | 92 |
Obesity
Oregon's adult obesity rate is about 29.6%, among the lower rates in the country, linked to its outdoor and active lifestyle culture.
Adults with obesity
2011–2025CDC BRFSS via Chronic Disease Indicators, adults 18+.
| Indicator | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Obesity rate (%) | 29.6 | 33.9 |
Public Health Indicators
Oregon faces significant public health challenges tied to opioid and fentanyl overdoses and behavioral health capacity, despite generally strong preventive care access.
Adults who currently smoke
2011–2025CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, adults 18+.
| Indicator | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Overdose deaths per 100k | 30 | 32 |