Oregon
A State-by-State Look at the 1998 Tobacco Settlement 27 Years Later
| FY2026 | FY2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| State Ranking | 8 | 6 |
| State Spending on Tobacco Prevention | $22.7 million | $28.8 million |
|
Percent of CDC Recommended Spending
($39.3 million) |
57.8% | 73.3% |
Oregon's Tobacco Revenue, CDC Recommended Spending, State Spending and Tobacco Industry Marketing
Trend in Spending Oregon Tobacco Prevention
| Tobacco's Toll in Oregon (as of Jul. 21, 2026) | |
|---|---|
| Adults who smoke | 10.6% (366,900) |
| High school students who smoke | 2.5% (5,000) |
| High school students who use e-cigarettes | 7.7% |
| Deaths caused by smoking each year | 5,500 |
| Annual health care costs directly caused by smoking | $1.79 billion |
| Proportion of cancer deaths attributable to smoking | 27.9% |
| Residents' state & federal tax burden from smoking-caused government expenditures | $902 per household |
| Estimated annual tobacco industry marketing in state | $90.7 million |
Last updated July 21, 2026