Photo: M.O. Stevens · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Cornelius is healthier than 15%
Cornelius differs from Oregon on 15 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cornelius. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cornelius
1 in 6 working-age adults in Cornelius has no health insurance
17.3% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.5% across Oregon. Checkups ↓
Dental care lags in Cornelius
54.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.7% across Oregon. Among those 65 and older, 17.5% have lost all their teeth (Oregon 12.5%). Checkups ↓
Cornelius trails towns with similar incomes
Cornelius is healthier than 35% of U.S. towns, and only 15% of the 9,136 towns with similar household incomes ($72K–$120K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. Health Grade ↓
Cancer and arthritis are less common in Cornelius
Cornelius runs below Oregon on cancer (5.8% vs 8.9%), arthritis (21.5% vs 27.4%) and heart disease (5.3% vs 6.5%). A young population is part of it: only 13% of residents are 65 or older (Oregon 19%). 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 Cornelius’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Cornelius’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cornelius is healthier than 35% of U.S. towns, #112 of 142 in Oregon. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 67% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 14%).
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). Cornelius’ median household income is $96,273; among the 9,136 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($72K–$120K), it’s healthier than 15%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Where Cornelius compares well: arthritis, 21.5% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.8% (U.S. 7.9%); coronary heart disease, 5.3% (U.S. 6.4%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Cornelius adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oregon.
Out of every 100 Cornelius adults…
Cornelius runs below OR on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Cornelius residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Oregon. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Cornelius
1 community health center in Cornelius, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Cornelius; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Oregon
Share of adults, with the Oregon figure marked.
1 mile of trails across 14 parks and preserves
How Cornelius adults are doing
About the same as Oregon on each measure.
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Cornelius and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornelius | C+ | 38.3% | 11.9% | 13% | CDC place |
| Forest Grove | B | 34.9% | 10.6% | 11.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cornelius adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Cornelius
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cornelius is better than Oregon on 4 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Oregon figure falls inside Cornelius’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cornelius | OR | U.S. | vs OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.7%22.8–28.6 | 19% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%14.1–17.7 | 13.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.9%16.9–21 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.3%33.7–42.9 | 33.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 11.9%10.4–13.4 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 30.1%27.4–33 | 32.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.9%29.8–36 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.5%19.4–23.8 | 27.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.3–13.1 | 11.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.8%5.3–6.4 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.3%4.8–5.9 | 6.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6%5.3–6.8 | 6.8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.7–3.2 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.5%14.4–21.1 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13%11.1–15 | 12% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.1%21.5–28.6 | 20.1% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.8%12.5–17.1 | 15.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34%29.9–38.3 | 30.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 17.3%14.7–20.5 | 8.5% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 66.6%63.1–69.9 | 72.6% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.3%51–57.8 | 64.7% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.3%76.9–81.6 | 84% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 64.9%61.4–68 | 71.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 56.8%52.5–61.2 | 63.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.4%69.2–81.2 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.7%22.7–28.8 | 27.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.8%29.2–36.4 | 30% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.4%11.6–15 | 13% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.9%15.9–20.1 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.3–6.7 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 6.3%5.6–6.9 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.9%7.9–10 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.7–4.5 | 3.4% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Cornelius
Is Cornelius a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cornelius is healthier than 35% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #112 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 Cornelius?
CDC estimates 38.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.7% and 42.9%, against 33.6% across Oregon and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cornelius?
Hillsboro Medical Center in Hillsboro, 3.6 miles in a straight line from Cornelius’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Cornelius have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 17.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14.7–20.5%), 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 Cornelius more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cornelius.
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.