Photo: Kingofthedead · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Bethany is among the healthiest U.S. towns
Bethany differs from Oregon on 21 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 20 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bethany. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bethany
Bethany is the healthiest town in Oregon we grade
Out of 142 Oregon towns with a Health Grade, Bethany comes first on the seven CDC estimates behind it. Nationally it’s healthier than 99% of towns. Health Grade ↓
COPD and heart disease are less common in Bethany
Bethany runs below Oregon on ten chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.1% vs 6.8%), heart disease (3.6% vs 6.5%) and stroke (1.9% vs 3.3%). A young population is part of it: only 9% of residents are 65 or older (Oregon 19%). Conditions ↓
Few Bethany adults smoke
6.6% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 12% across Oregon. Habits ↓
Bethany is an active town
Only 14.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 20.1% across Oregon. Habits ↓
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 Bethany’s likely range.
What’s behind Bethany’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bethany is among the healthiest U.S. towns, #1 of 142 in Oregon. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than almost every town); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 94%.
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). Bethany’s median household income is $167,735; among the 1,768 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($126K–$210K), it’s healthier than 92%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Bethany adults…
Bethany runs below OR on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Bethany residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Oregon. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Oregon
Share of adults, with the Oregon figure marked.
7.2 miles of trails across 19 parks and preserves
Care in and near Bethany
No hospital or community health center in Bethany 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 Bethany; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bethany adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oregon.
How Bethany adults are doing
On 2 of 2 measures, Bethany does better than Oregon.
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Bethany and the towns around it
Bethany has the best Health Grade of the 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany | A+ | 25.3% | 8.5% | 6.6% | CDC place |
| Cedar Mill | A | 29.9% | 9.2% | 7.8% | CDC place |
| Oak Hills | A | 29.2% | 8.5% | 7.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bethany adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bethany
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bethany is better than Oregon on 20 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Oregon figure falls inside Bethany’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bethany | OR | U.S. | vs OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.4%10.7–14.2 | 19% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.3%8.1–10.4 | 13.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.8%11.3–14.4 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 25.3%21.8–29 | 33.6% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.5%7.4–9.7 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 26%23.3–28.7 | 32.7% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.9%29.8–36.1 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 17.9%15.9–19.9 | 27.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.5–10.7 | 11.9% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.3%5.7–6.9 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.6%3.2–4 | 6.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.1%2.6–3.5 | 6.8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 1.9%1.7–2.1 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.4%4.3–6.6 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 6.6%5.4–7.8 | 12% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 14.4%12–16.8 | 20.1% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 12.7%10.8–14.9 | 15.4% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.9%25.2–32.9 | 30.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.5%3.7–5.3 | 8.5% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.6%68.3–74.8 | 72.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 74%71.2–76.6 | 64.7% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.9%85.1–88.5 | 84% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 66.8%63.2–70.3 | 71.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.9%57.9–66 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 82.5%77.5–87.1 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.2%17.8–22.7 | 27.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 18.8%16.3–21.2 | 30% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 6.9%6–7.9 | 13% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.1%7.9–10.3 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.1%3.6–4.6 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.6%2.3–2.9 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.3%3.8–4.9 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 1.8%1.6–2 | 3.4% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Oregon figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Bethany
Is Bethany a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bethany is among the healthiest U.S. towns: A+ for health, #1 of 142 in Oregon. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 92%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bethany?
CDC estimates 25.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.8% and 29%, against 33.6% across Oregon and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bethany?
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Westside in Hillsboro, 2.4 miles in a straight line from Bethany’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bethany have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.7–5.3%), against 8.5% across Oregon.
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 Bethany more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bethany.
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. 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.