Health Profile of Eugene, Oregon
Eugene 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
Eugene Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Eugene | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.6 | 78.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.3% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.4% | 15.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Eugene is 79.6 years, about 0.9 years longer than the Oregon average of 78.8 years. The uninsured rate is 5.3%, lower than the Oregon average of 5.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.4% of residents, lower than the Oregon average of 15.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
49,466 residents in Eugene are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 3,410 1,303 men · 2,108 women
- 75–84 7,222 3,036 men · 4,186 women
- 65–74 13,646 6,088 men · 7,558 women
- 50–64 25,188 12,750 men · 12,438 women
Younger residents
23,524 residents in Eugene are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 7,674 3,778 boys · 3,897 girls
- 7–12 7,082 3,572 boys · 3,510 girls
- 3–7 5,120 2,591 boys · 2,530 girls
- 0–3 3,648 1,914 boys · 1,734 girls
About 7,031 residents in Eugene (4.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Eugene | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.8% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.0% | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.2% | 7.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 27.8% | 30.7% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Eugene is about 29% lower than in Oregon. The rate of diabetes in Eugene is about 27% lower than in Oregon. The rate of cancer in Eugene is about 20% lower than in Oregon.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Eugene | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.6% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 16.8% | 20.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Eugene is about 18% lower than in Oregon.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 194,241 cigarettes a day, 5.8 million a month, or 70.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 2.1 million minutes a day and 779.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Eugene is 79.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.05 lifetimes a day, or 19 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 | Eugene | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.36 | 6.11 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Eugene is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Eugene, OR Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Eugene, OR compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene, OR | 156,905 | 79.6 yrs #1/2 | 5.3% #1/2 | 27.8% #1/2 |
| Springfield, OR | 47,749 | 76.3 yrs | 7.8% | 31.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Eugene, Oregon has an overall health index grade of A, making it somewhat better than Oregon, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Eugene, Oregon.
What is the health grade for Eugene, Oregon?
Eugene, 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 much healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Eugene, Oregon?
People in Eugene, Oregon can expect to live 79.6 years on average, 0.9 years longer than the Oregon average of 78.8.
What percentage of Eugene, Oregon residents are uninsured?
5.3% of residents in Eugene, Oregon have no health insurance, about 1 in 19 people, 0.6 points below the Oregon rate of 5.9%.
What percentage of Eugene, Oregon residents are obese?
27.8% of adults in Eugene, Oregon are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 2.8 points below the Oregon rate of 30.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Eugene, Oregon go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 194,241 cigarettes a day, 5.8 million a month, or 70.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 2.1 million minutes a day and 779.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Eugene is 79.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.05 lifetimes a day, or 19 lifetimes a year.
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