Health Profile of Oregon City, Oregon
Oregon City 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
Oregon City Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Oregon City | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.0 | 78.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.3% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.7% | 15.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Oregon City is 78.0 years, about 0.8 years shorter 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 11.7% of residents, lower than the Oregon average of 15.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,804 residents in Oregon City are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 448 164 men · 284 women
- 75–84 1,016 452 men · 564 women
- 65–74 1,895 869 men · 1,026 women
- 50–64 4,444 2,073 men · 2,371 women
Younger residents
4,958 residents in Oregon City are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,538 722 boys · 816 girls
- 7–12 1,432 680 boys · 752 girls
- 3–7 1,124 574 boys · 549 girls
- 0–3 864 456 boys · 408 girls
About 1,105 residents in Oregon City (4.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Oregon City | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.8% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.3% | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.0% | 7.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 26.7% | 30.7% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Oregon City is about 31% lower than in Oregon. The rate of diabetes in Oregon City is about 27% lower than in Oregon. The rate of cancer in Oregon City is about 16% lower than in Oregon.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Oregon City | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.2% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 15.6% | 20.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Oregon City is about 24% lower than in Oregon.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 28,526 cigarettes a day, 855,789 a month, or 10.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 313,789 minutes a day and 114.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Oregon City is 78.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.79 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 | Oregon City | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.10 | 6.11 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Oregon City is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Oregon City, OR Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Oregon City, OR compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon City, OR | 23,774 | 78.0 yrs #2/2 | 5.3% #2/2 | 26.7% #2/2 |
| West Linn, OR | 23,113 | 83.9 yrs | 1.5% | 24.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Oregon City, 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 Oregon City, Oregon.
What is the health grade for Oregon City, Oregon?
Oregon City, 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 average lifespan in Oregon City, Oregon?
People in Oregon City, Oregon can expect to live 78.0 years on average, 0.8 years shorter than the Oregon average of 78.8.
How many people lack health insurance in Oregon City, Oregon?
5.3% of residents in Oregon City, Oregon have no health insurance, about 1 in 19 people, 0.6 points below the Oregon rate of 5.9%.
How common is obesity in Oregon City, Oregon?
26.7% of adults in Oregon City, Oregon are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 4.0 points below the Oregon rate of 30.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Oregon City, Oregon go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 28,526 cigarettes a day, 855,789 a month, or 10.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 313,789 minutes a day and 114.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Oregon City is 78.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.79 lifetimes a year.
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