Photo: Otebig · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Bly residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bly, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bly. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bly
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Bly
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.9%), vs 6.8% across Oregon. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.1%), vs 6.5% across Oregon. Stroke is also above the state: 5.1%, vs 3.3% across Oregon. In all, Bly runs above Oregon on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 38 miles from Bly
The closest emergency room is Lake District Hospital in Lakeview, 38.2 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Klamath Health Partnership is closer (19.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More Bly adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (26.2%), vs 20.1% across Oregon. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Bly, and more people treating it
44% of adults have high blood pressure (Oregon 32.7%), but 77.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.4% 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 Oregon figure falls outside Bly’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bly adults…
Bly runs above OR on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Bly
No hospital or community health center in Bly 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 Bly; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bly adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oregon.
How Bly 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.
Bly 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 Bly adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bly
Why doesn’t Bly have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bly.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bly.
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.