Photo: Ichabod · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Oregon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Oregon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Oregon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oregon
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Oregon
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.3%), vs 8.6% across Missouri. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. COPD is also above the state: 10.1%, vs 8% across Missouri. In all, Oregon runs above Missouri on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Oregon
The closest emergency room is Hiawatha Community Hospital in Hiawatha, 22.5 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Northwest Health Services is closer (11.7 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Oregon, and more people treating it
41.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Missouri 36.5%), but 81.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. 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 Missouri figure falls outside Oregon’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Oregon adults…
Oregon runs above MO on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Oregon
No hospital or community health center in Oregon 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 Oregon; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Oregon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Oregon adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Oregon 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.
9.2% of Oregon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Oregon 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 Oregon adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Oregon
Why doesn’t Oregon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Oregon.
What hospital is closest to Oregon?
Hiawatha Community Hospital in Hiawatha, 22.5 miles in a straight line from Oregon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Oregon.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Missouri 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.