Where Bend residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bend, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bend. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bend
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Bend
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.6%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32%), vs 20.8% across California. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.3%, vs 5.6% across California. In all, Bend runs above California on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 35% of residents are 65 or older (California 16%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Bend
The closest emergency room is Mercy Medical Center Redding in Redding, 24 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Greenville Rancheria Tribal Health Program is closer (5.6 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Bend, and more people treating it
38% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 78.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Bend keeps up with checkups
It beats California on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.5% vs 71.9%) and dentist visits (72.5% vs 62.8%). Checkups ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the California figure falls outside Bend’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bend adults…
Bend runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Bend is an older town: 35% of residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Bend as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bend adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Bend
No hospital or community health center in Bend itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Bend; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
1.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Bend adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Bend does better than California.
1 in 3 Bend adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.8% of Bend adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Bend and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bend adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bend
Why doesn’t Bend have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bend.
What hospital is closest to Bend?
Mercy Medical Center Redding in Redding, 24.0 miles in a straight line from Bend’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Bend?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Greenville Rancheria Dental Clinic in Red Bluff, 5.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bend.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The California figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.