Health Profile of Corvallis, Oregon
Corvallis Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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A+
Corvallis Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Corvallis | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 82.6 | 78.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.7% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.2% | 15.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Corvallis is 82.6 years, about 3.8 years longer than the Oregon average of 78.8 years. The uninsured rate is 5.7%, lower than the Oregon average of 5.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 11.2% of residents, lower than the Oregon average of 15.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,165 residents in Corvallis are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 746 222 men · 524 women
- 75–84 1,174 496 men · 678 women
- 65–74 2,511 1,217 men · 1,294 women
- 50–64 4,735 2,306 men · 2,429 women
Younger residents
4,940 residents in Corvallis are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,557 737 boys · 820 girls
- 7–12 1,497 787 boys · 710 girls
- 3–7 1,106 607 boys · 498 girls
- 0–3 781 431 boys · 350 girls
About 976 residents in Corvallis (2.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 82.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Corvallis | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 6.0% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.1% | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 3.9% | 7.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 25.9% | 30.7% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Corvallis is about 47% lower than in Oregon. The rate of cancer in Corvallis is about 45% lower than in Oregon. The rate of diabetes in Corvallis is about 43% lower than in Oregon.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Corvallis | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.5% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 16.2% | 20.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Corvallis is about 27% lower than in Oregon. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Corvallis is about 21% lower than in Oregon. The rate of binge drinking in Corvallis is about 16% higher than in Oregon.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 44,239 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 16.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 486,631 minutes a day and 177.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Corvallis is 82.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.09 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Corvallis | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.76 | 6.11 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Corvallis is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Corvallis, OR Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Corvallis, OR compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corvallis, OR | 41,028 | 82.6 yrs #1/2 | 5.7% #1/2 | 25.9% #1/2 |
| Albany, OR | 43,997 | 76.2 yrs | 7.3% | 32.6% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Corvallis, Oregon has an overall health index grade of A+, making it notably better than Oregon, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Corvallis, Oregon.
How healthy is Corvallis, Oregon?
Corvallis, Oregon has a Map AI Health Index grade of A+, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A+ grade means residents are among the healthiest and longest-living in the country.
What is the average lifespan in Corvallis, Oregon?
People in Corvallis, Oregon can expect to live 82.6 years on average, 3.8 years longer than the Oregon average of 78.8.
How many people lack health insurance in Corvallis, Oregon?
5.7% of residents in Corvallis, Oregon have no health insurance, about 1 in 17 people, about the same as the Oregon rate of 5.9%.
How common is obesity in Corvallis, Oregon?
25.9% of adults in Corvallis, Oregon are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 4.7 points below the Oregon rate of 30.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Corvallis, Oregon go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 44,239 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 16.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 486,631 minutes a day and 177.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Corvallis is 82.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.09 lifetimes a year.
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