Health Profile of Harney County, Oregon
Harney County 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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B
Harney County Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Harney County | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.8 | 78.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.2% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.5% | 15.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Harney County is 77.8 years, about 1.0 years shorter than the Oregon average of 78.8 years. The uninsured rate is 6.2%, higher than the Oregon average of 5.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 15.5% of residents, lower than the Oregon average of 15.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
3,333 residents in Harney County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 171 70 men · 101 women
- 75–84 537 241 men · 296 women
- 65–74 1,014 497 men · 517 women
- 50–64 1,611 808 men · 803 women
Younger residents
1,442 residents in Harney County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 466 263 boys · 203 girls
- 7–12 431 229 boys · 202 girls
- 3–7 315 159 boys · 156 girls
- 0–3 230 115 boys · 115 girls
About 518 residents in Harney County (6.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Harney County | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.9% | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.7% | 7.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 30.2% | 30.7% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Harney County are about the same as in Oregon.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Harney County | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.4% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 20.1% | 20.5% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Harney County are about the same as in Oregon.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 10,631 cigarettes a day, 318,934 a month, or 3.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 116,942 minutes a day and 42.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Harney County is 77.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.04 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 | Harney County | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.13 | 6.11 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Harney County is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Harney County, OR Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Harney County, OR is the 5th largest of the 6 counties compared here, 7,499 residents against a local median of 17,289. Where Harney County, OR breaks from the counties next to it is uninsured, sitting 17% below the local median of 7.5% at 6.2%. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 4.1% on uninsured, so Harney County, OR sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Harney County, OR has the 3rd lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harney County, OR | 7,499 | 77.8 yrs #4/6 | 6.2% #3/6 | 30.2% #1/6 |
| Malheur County, OR | 31,953 | 77.8 yrs | 9.0% | 31.5% |
| Grant County, OR | 7,208 | 81.4 yrs | 7.5% | 32.2% |
| Lake County, OR | 8,267 | 79.2 yrs | 4.9% | 32.6% |
| Crook County, OR | 26,277 | 77.3 yrs | 5.7% | 31.0% |
| Humboldt County, NV | 17,289 | 77.9 yrs | 8.7% | 31.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Harney County, Oregon has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Oregon, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Harney County, Oregon.
How healthy is Harney County, Oregon?
Harney County, Oregon has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
Is Harney County, Oregon one of the healthiest counties in Oregon?
Harney County ranks 17th healthiest out of 36 counties in Oregon by the Map AI Health Index, which measures life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment.
How long do people live in Harney County, Oregon?
People in Harney County, Oregon can expect to live 77.8 years on average, 1.0 years shorter than the Oregon average of 78.8.
How many people lack health insurance in Harney County, Oregon?
6.2% of residents in Harney County, Oregon have no health insurance, about 1 in 16 people, about the same as the Oregon rate of 5.9%.
How common is obesity in Harney County, Oregon?
30.2% of adults in Harney County, Oregon are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, about the same as the Oregon rate of 30.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Harney County, Oregon go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 10,631 cigarettes a day, 318,934 a month, or 3.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 116,942 minutes a day and 42.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Harney County is 77.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.04 lifetimes a year.
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