Photo: M.O. Stevens · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Bull Mountain is healthier than 53%
Bull Mountain differs from Oregon on 18 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 17 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bull Mountain. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bull Mountain
Against towns with similar incomes, Bull Mountain’s lead shrinks
Bull Mountain is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns, but 53% of the 1,867 towns with similar household incomes ($124K–$207K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
COPD and heart disease are less common in Bull Mountain
Bull Mountain runs below Oregon on five chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.3% vs 6.8%), heart disease (4.4% vs 6.5%) and stroke (2.3% vs 3.3%). A young population is part of it: only 15% of residents are 65 or older (Oregon 19%). Conditions ↓
Bull Mountain is an active town
Only 14.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 20.1% across Oregon. Habits ↓
Bull Mountain keeps up with checkups
It beats Oregon on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (72.7% vs 64.7%) and cholesterol checks (86.4% vs 84%). Checkups ↓
Bull Mountain is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its A tops all three graded neighbors. The closest is Tigard (A−). Around town ↓
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 Bull Mountain’s likely range.
What’s behind Bull Mountain’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bull Mountain is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns, #6 of 142 in Oregon. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than almost every town); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 80%.
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). Bull Mountain’s median household income is $165,426; among the 1,867 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($124K–$207K), it’s healthier than 53%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Bull Mountain adults…
Bull Mountain runs below OR on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Oregon
Share of adults, with the Oregon figure marked.
0.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Bull Mountain adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oregon.
Bull Mountain and the towns around it
Bull Mountain has the best Health Grade of the 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Mountain | A | 30.6% | 8.9% | 8.3% | CDC place |
| Tigard | A− | 32.4% | 9.6% | 9.5% | CDC place |
| Beaverton | A− | 32.6% | 9.6% | 9.8% | CDC place |
| King City | B | 32.2% | 14.7% | 9.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Bull Mountain
No hospital or community health center in Bull Mountain 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 Bull Mountain; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Bull Mountain adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Bull Mountain does better than Oregon.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bull Mountain adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bull Mountain
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bull Mountain is better than Oregon on 17 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Oregon figure falls inside Bull Mountain’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bull Mountain | OR | U.S. | vs OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.3%12.5–16.3 | 19% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.2%9.9–12.6 | 13.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.1%13.4–16.8 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.6%26.6–34.8 | 33.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.9%7.7–10.1 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.7%25.9–31.5 | 32.7% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.8%30.7–37 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.1%19.8–24.4 | 27.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.3%10.1–12.6 | 11.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.9%7.2–8.7 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 6.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.3%3.8–5 | 6.8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.3%2.1–2.5 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.7%4.6–7.1 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.3%6.9–9.9 | 12% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 14.3%12.1–16.7 | 20.1% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.3%13–17.7 | 15.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.1%25.4–33.1 | 30.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5%4.2–6.1 | 8.5% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.5%68.2–74.6 | 72.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.7%69.9–75.5 | 64.7% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.4%84.8–88.1 | 84% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 68%64.3–71.3 | 71.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.6%63.8–71.4 | 63.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 82.3%77.1–86.8 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25%22.2–27.8 | 27.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22.2%19.5–25 | 30% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.6%7.5–9.9 | 13% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.2%9.8–12.6 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.8%4.2–5.4 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.9%2.7–3.3 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.4%4.8–6.1 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.3%2–2.5 | 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 Bull Mountain
Is Bull Mountain a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bull Mountain is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns: A for health, #6 of 142 in Oregon. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bull Mountain?
CDC estimates 30.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.6% and 34.8%, against 33.6% across Oregon and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bull Mountain?
Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center in Tualatin, 4.5 miles in a straight line from Bull Mountain’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bull Mountain have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.2–6.1%), 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 Bull Mountain 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 Bull Mountain.
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.