County Overview
7,000
Adults who regularly smoke cigarettes
92
Tobacco-related deaths
2,760
People with a serious illness caused by tobacco
$36.0 Million
Spent on tobacco-related medical care
$32.0 Million
In productivity losses due to premature tobacco-related deaths
Population
Youth
15,747
Adults
77,843
Total Population
93,590
Among tobacco retailers assessed in Benton County
Advertised tobacco or e-cigarettes outside the store
Sold flavored products
Offered price promotions/discounts
Sold products near toys
Advertised cigarillos for less than $1
Adult cigarette smoking
Cigarette smoking among adults in Benton County is lower than Oregon overall and the rest of the United States.
Adults exposed to secondhand smoke indoors
Secondhand smoke exposure for adults in Benton County is lower than Oregon overall.
Youth Tobacco Use
Among 11th graders in the Valley region, e-cigarette use was higher than cigarette smoking in 2019.