Brandville School · Photo: Maherite1977 · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Oregon is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns
Oregon differs from Ohio on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Oregon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oregon
What’s behind Oregon’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Oregon is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns, #344 of 993 in Ohio. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 73% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 39%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Oregon’s median household income is $82,197; among the 10,596 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($62K–$103K), it’s healthier than 50%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.9% of Oregon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Out of every 100 Oregon adults…
Oregon runs below OH on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Oregon
1 hospital in Oregon, plus the nearest just outside it.
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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Oregon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Oregon adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
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Oregon and the towns around it
Oregon’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 7 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | B− | 32.6% | 12.7% | 14.7% | CDC place |
| Washington Township | C− | 36% | 14.2% | 18.5% | ZIP codes |
| Toledo | D | 39.3% | 15.7% | 19.9% | CDC place |
| Jerusalem Township | B− | 35.2% | 12.7% | 15.2% | ZIP codes |
| Northwood | B− | 39.8% | 12.5% | 14.9% | CDC place |
| Harbor View | — | — | — | — | |
| Curtice | B− | 37.1% | 12.3% | 14.6% | CDC place |
| Allen Township | B− | 37.1% | 12.5% | 14.9% | ZIP codes |
Harbor View: fewer than 1,000 residents. 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 (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Oregon
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Oregon is better than Ohio on 8 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Oregon’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Oregon | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19%16.8–21.3 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.1%12.5–15.7 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%15.1–18.6 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.6%28.4–37 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 12.7%11.2–14.3 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.1%33.1–39.2 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.7%34.5–40.8 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.2%29.6–35 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.5–11.8 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10%9.1–10.9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.8–8.3 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.2%7.3–9.2 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.4–4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.3%11.7–15.1 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.7%12.8–16.6 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.2%23.8–30.7 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.7–18.5 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36%33.6–38.6 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.9%6.8–9.2 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81%78.4–83.5 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.2%66.2–70.2 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.6%86.1–89 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.2%78.9–83.4 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.6%66.2–71 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.3%72.3–79.8 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26%23.1–29 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.4%31–40.2 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.9%17.9–24.2 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.6%9.9–13.5 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.6%8.3–11.1 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.7%5.8–7.6 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.5%5.7–7.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.9%7.6–10.3 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.8%26.6–33.2 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.1%12.5–15.9 | 13.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.2%11.8–14.7 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.5–8.1 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%4–4.9 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.7%6.9–8.6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.2–3.9 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Ohio figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Oregon
Is Oregon a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Oregon is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #344 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 50%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Oregon?
CDC estimates 32.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.4% and 37%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Oregon?
Bay Park Community Hospital in Oregon, 3.3 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.
How many people in Oregon have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.8–9.2%), against 8% across Ohio.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Oregon more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Oregon.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Ohio figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.