Obesity rates in Oregon in 2024

What is the obesity rate in Oregon?

In Oregon, 28.1% of the adult population is obese, according to the Behavioral Risk Factor Monitoring System

The age group with the highest adult incidence of obesity is 45 - 54 years old with 35% of this population. The obesity rate is higher for Female (28.5%) in Oregon. Find also the relationship between income/education and obesity in Oregon.

Defining Adult Obesity

The Body Mass Index (BMI) is used to define healthy, overweight and obesity. Use the BMI Calculator to find your BMI.

  • If your BMI is < 18.5: Underweight range.
  • If your BMI is 18.5 to <25: Healthy weight range.
  • If your BMI is 25.0 to <30: Overweight range.
  • If your BMI <= 30.0: Obesity range.

Obesity rates evolution in Oregon

Year Obesity rate in Oregon Obesity rate in the USA
2011 26.7% 27.4%
2012 27.3% 27.7%
2013 26.5% 28.3%
2014 27.9% 28.9%
2015 30.1% 28.9%
2016 28.7% 29.6%
2017 29.4% 30.1%
2018 29.9% 30.9%
2019 29% 31.4%
2020 28.1% 31.9%

Obesity rates by age group in Oregon

What age group has the highest obesity rate in Oregon?

In Oregon, the age group with the highest incidence of obesity is 45 - 54 years old. 35% of the population is obese.

The age group with the lowest obesity rate is 18 - 24 years old, with 13.9% of this population.

  • 13.9% of people 18 - 24 years old are obese.
  • 28.6% of people 25 - 34 years old are obese.
  • 33.1% of people 35 - 44 years old are obese.
  • 35% of people 45 - 54 years old are obese.
  • 29.8% of people 55 - 64 years old are obese.
  • 25.5% of people 65 or older years old are obese.

Obesity rates by age group in Oregon

Age range Obesity rate in Oregon Sample size
18 - 24 13.9% 383
25 - 34 28.6% 640
35 - 44 33.1% 711
45 - 54 35% 751
55 - 64 29.8% 803
65 or older 25.5% 1,542

Obesity rates by gender in Oregon

Which gender has the highest rate of obesity in Oregon?

The obesity rate is higher for Females (28.5%) in Oregon. Male obesity rate is 27.7%.

An important risk factor for the onset of obesity is gender. In the majority of the population, women have a twice-as-high risk of being overweight or obese. In addition, women have a twofold higher mortality risk than overweight men and are more likely to experience physical and psychological comorbidities associated with obesity.

Obesity rates by gender in Oregon

Year Females Males
2011 27.2% 26.3%
2012 27.3% 27.4%
2013 25% 28%
2014 28.7% 27.1%
2015 28.9% 31.1%
2016 28.8% 28.7%
2017 30% 28.7%
2018 30.8% 29.2%
2019 29% 29%
2020 28.5% 27.7%

Obesity rates by income and education in Oregon

In Oregon, the income group with the highest incidence of obesity is $50,000 - $74,999. 32.4% of the population is obese.

The income group with the lowest obesity rate is $75,000 or greater, with 25.8% of this population.

  • 31.8% of people Less than $15,000 yearly income in Oregon are obese.
  • 31% of people $15,000 - $24,999 yearly income in Oregon are obese.
  • 27.6% of people $25,000 - $34,999 yearly income in Oregon are obese.
  • 30.5% of people $35,000 - $49,999 yearly income in Oregon are obese.
  • 32.4% of people $50,000 - $74,999 yearly income in Oregon are obese.
  • 25.8% of people $75,000 or greater yearly income in Oregon are obese.

Use our BMI calculator for women or our BMI calculator for men to find what your BMI.

Obesity rates by income in Oregon

Yearly income Obesity rate
Less than $15,000 31.8%
$15,000 - $24,999 31%
$25,000 - $34,999 27.6%
$35,000 - $49,999 30.5%
$50,000 - $74,999 32.4%
$75,000 or greater 25.8%

Obesity rates by education in Oregon

Education group Obesity rate
College graduate 23.9%
High school graduate 31.8%
Less than high school 28.5%
Some college or technical school 31.5%