Photo: EncMstr · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Dayton is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns
Dayton differs from Oregon on 5 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dayton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dayton
Many Dayton adults are uninsured, but health holds up
1 in 8 working-age adults has no health insurance (12.1%, vs 8.5% across Oregon). Yet the share who say their health is fair or poor, 20.9%, is about level with the state’s 19%. Checkups ↓
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Dayton
Dayton runs below Oregon on cancer (7.2% vs 8.9%) and heart disease (5.5% vs 6.5%). A young population is part of it: only 14% 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 Dayton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Dayton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dayton is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns, #70 of 142 in Oregon. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 73% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 32%).
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). Dayton’s median household income is $91,184; among the 9,831 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($68K–$114K), it’s healthier than 40%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dayton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oregon.
Out of every 100 Dayton adults…
Dayton runs below OR on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Dayton
No hospital or community health center in Dayton 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 Dayton; ≈ 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 Dayton 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.
Dayton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton | B− | 38.1% | 10.8% | 12.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dayton adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Dayton
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Dayton is better than Oregon on 2 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Oregon figure falls inside Dayton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Dayton | OR | U.S. | vs OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.9%17.6–24.5 | 19% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.3%12.3–16.5 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.1%15.9–20.5 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.1%31.5–44.6 | 33.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.8%9.2–12.4 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 30.5%26.7–34.1 | 32.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31%27.2–34.8 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.8%21.8–27.7 | 27.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.1%10.7–13.6 | 11.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.2%6.4–7.9 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%4.8–6.3 | 6.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.4%5.3–7.7 | 6.8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.6–3.4 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13%10.5–15.7 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.6%10.1–15.4 | 12% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.1%17.9–26.5 | 20.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.1%13.2–19.1 | 15.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.2%28.1–39.8 | 30.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.1%9.5–15 | 8.5% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.3%65.8–74.2 | 72.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.1%55.2–62.5 | 64.7% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.9%79.2–84.5 | 84% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 68.6%64.9–71.9 | 71.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.8%52.3–62.4 | 63.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.1%62.2–78.4 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.7%21.9–29.3 | 27.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.8%25.3–34.5 | 30% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.9%10.8–15.2 | 13% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.5%14–19.1 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.4–7.1 | 7.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5%4.3–5.8 | 4.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.4%7.1–9.8 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.1–4.2 | 3.4% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Dayton
Is Dayton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dayton is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #70 of 142 in Oregon. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 40%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Dayton?
CDC estimates 38.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.5% and 44.6%, against 33.6% across Oregon and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Dayton?
Providence Newberg Medical Center in Newberg, 9.2 miles in a straight line from Dayton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Dayton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.5–15%), 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 Dayton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dayton.
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.