Photo: Finetooth · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Alsea residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Alsea, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Alsea. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Alsea
Binge drinking is the habit Alsea doesn’t win on
19.1% of adults binge drink, vs 15.4% across Oregon, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 20 miles from Alsea
The closest emergency room is Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis, 20.3 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Alsea is an active town
Only 14.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 20.1% across Oregon. Habits ↓
Obesity and diabetes are less common in Alsea
Alsea runs below Oregon on obesity (26.6% vs 33.6%), diabetes (8.9% vs 11.2%) and heart disease (5.5% vs 6.5%). Conditions ↓
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 Oregon figure falls outside Alsea’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Oregon
Share of adults, with the Oregon figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Alsea
No hospital or community health center in Alsea 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 Alsea; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Alsea adults…
Alsea runs below OR on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Alsea adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oregon.
How Alsea adults are doing
About the same as Oregon on each measure.
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.
Alsea 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 Alsea adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Alsea
Why doesn’t Alsea have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Alsea.
What hospital is closest to Alsea?
Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis, 20.3 miles in a straight line from Alsea’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 Alsea.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Oregon 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.