Columbia County

OregonFIPS 41009

Pop. 52,5890 HospitalsSVI 0.25RUCC 1 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
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Hospital Desert

Columbia County has no hospital. Residents must travel to neighboring counties for hospital care.

Health Snapshot

MetricColumbia CountyState Avg 
Diabetes Prevalence9.0%9.6%
Adult Obesity36.9%33.2%
Uninsured Rate6.9%8.1%
PCPs per 10K2.67.8
Premature Death (YPLL)7,768.699

Source: County Health Rankings (2025)

Workforce Supply

15
Primary Care Physicians
27.8 per 100k
37
NPs & PAs
68.7 per 100k
30
Dentists
0
Hospital Beds
$10,120.27
Medicare Per Capita
1421.0%
Readmission Rate

Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025

CDC PLACES Health Indicators

IndicatorColumbia CountyState Avg 
Diabetes12.3%
Obesity33.8%
Depression27.6%
Frequent Mental Distress18.3%
COPD8.3%
Current Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease7.4%
Stroke3.8%
High Blood Pressure35.3%
Poor General Health20.6%
Disability30.8%
No Leisure Physical Activity22.3%
Binge Drinking15.3%
Uninsured7.8%

Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).

Columbia County has no hospital. 4 of Oregon's counties are hospital deserts.

See all hospital deserts in Oregon

Social Vulnerability Index

Overall0.25
Socioeconomic Status0.29
Household Composition & Disability0.18
Minority Status & Language0.41
Housing Type & Transportation0.31

Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.

Health Professional Shortage Areas

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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
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Dental Health
Designated Shortage Area
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area

Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce

Nearest Hospitals

Since Columbia County has no hospital, residents travel to nearby facilities.

HospitalCountyBedsDistance
Kaiser Foundation Hospital WestsideWashington12226.6 mi
Hillsboro Medical CenterWashington21529.6 mi
Cedar Hills HospitalWashington7833.4 mi
Providence St Vincent Heart Transplant ProgramWashington033.4 mi
Providence St Vincent Medical CenterWashington52333.4 mi

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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.