Photo: Visitor7 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Blodgett residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Blodgett, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 97326. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Blodgett
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Blodgett
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.9%), vs 8.9% across Oregon. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 6.5% across Oregon. Arthritis is also above the state: 34.2%, vs 27.4% across Oregon. In all, Blodgett runs above Oregon on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Blodgett, and more people treating it
37.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Oregon 32.7%), but 77.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Blodgett keeps up with checkups
It beats Oregon on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (76.9% vs 72.6%) and cholesterol checks (88% vs 84%). 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 Oregon figure falls outside Blodgett’s likely range; Blodgett’s figures come from ZIP code 97326, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Blodgett adults…
Blodgett runs above OR on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Blodgett adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oregon.
Care in and near Blodgett
No hospital or community health center in Blodgett 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 Blodgett; ≈ 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 Oregon
Share of adults, with the Oregon figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Blodgett adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Blodgett does better than Oregon.
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.
Blodgett and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Blodgett adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Blodgett
Why doesn’t Blodgett have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Blodgett.
What hospital is closest to Blodgett?
Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis, 12.1 miles in a straight line from Blodgett’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 Blodgett.
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.