County Overview
8,200
Adults who regularly smoke cigarettes
125
Tobacco-related deaths
3,750
People with a serious illness caused by tobacco
$19.1 Million
Spent on tobacco-related medical care
$17.0 Million
In productivity losses due to premature tobacco-related deaths
Population
Youth
10,530
Adults
41,370
Total Population
51,900
Among tobacco retailers assessed in Columbia 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 Columbia County is higher than Oregon overall and the rest of the United States.
Adults exposed to secondhand smoke indoors
Secondhand smoke exposure for adults in Columbia County is lower than Oregon overall.
Youth Tobacco Use
Among 11th graders in North Central Oregon region, e-cigarette use was higher than cigarette smoking in 2019.