Photo: Tedder · CC BY 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Dunthorpe is healthier than 21%
Dunthorpe differs from Oregon on 17 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 16 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dunthorpe. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dunthorpe
Against towns with similar incomes, Dunthorpe’s lead shrinks
Dunthorpe is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns, but 21% of the 436 towns with similar household incomes ($188K–$313K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Dunthorpe is an active town
Only 13.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 20.1% across Oregon. Habits ↓
Dunthorpe keeps up with checkups
It beats Oregon on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (76.9% vs 64.7%) and cholesterol checks (89.5% vs 84%). Checkups ↓
COPD and obesity are less common in Dunthorpe
Dunthorpe runs below Oregon on five chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.6% vs 6.8%), obesity (25.6% vs 33.6%) and stroke (2.6% vs 3.3%). Conditions ↓
Dunthorpe is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its A+ tops all three graded neighbors. The closest is Portland (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 Dunthorpe’s likely range.
What’s behind Dunthorpe’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dunthorpe is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns. 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 82%.
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). Dunthorpe’s median household income is $250,001; among the 436 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($188K–$313K), it’s healthier than 21%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with Oregon
Share of adults, with the Oregon figure marked.
0.4 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Dunthorpe adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oregon.
Out of every 100 Dunthorpe adults…
Dunthorpe runs below OR on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Dunthorpe and the towns around it
Dunthorpe 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.
Care in and near Dunthorpe
No hospital or community health center in Dunthorpe 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 Dunthorpe; ≈ 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).
How Dunthorpe adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Dunthorpe does better than Oregon.
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Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dunthorpe adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Dunthorpe
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Dunthorpe is better than Oregon on 16 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Oregon figure falls inside Dunthorpe’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Dunthorpe | OR | U.S. | vs OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.9%10.9–15.5 | 19% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.9%9.3–12.6 | 13.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13–17 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 25.6%22.3–29.4 | 33.6% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9%7.7–10.4 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30%27.3–33 | 32.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.4%33.5–39.4 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.5%22.9–28.1 | 27.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.3%10.2–12.6 | 11.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10%9–11 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%4.7–6.3 | 6.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.6%3.8–5.7 | 6.8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.3–3 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.4%5.9–9.2 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.5%6.4–10.8 | 12% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 13.2%10.9–16.1 | 20.1% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.5%14.4–18.8 | 15.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 24.2%21.2–27.4 | 30.6% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 3.7%2.9–4.9 | 8.5% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75%72.2–77.8 | 72.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 76.9%74.4–79.2 | 64.7% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.5%87.8–90.9 | 84% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.8%69.3–76 | 71.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.3%64.6–72 | 63.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.5%72.9–83.3 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.3%25.5–31.4 | 27.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.1%20.9–27.7 | 30% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.2%7.6–11.1 | 13% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.7%9–12.7 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.1–6.8 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.9%2.5–3.4 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.5%4.6–6.5 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.3%1.9–2.7 | 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 Dunthorpe
Is Dunthorpe a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dunthorpe is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns: A+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Dunthorpe?
CDC estimates 25.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.3% and 29.4%, against 33.6% across Oregon and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Dunthorpe?
OHSU Hospital and Clinics in Portland, 4.2 miles in a straight line from Dunthorpe’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Dunthorpe have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 3.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 2.9–4.9%), 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 Dunthorpe 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 Dunthorpe.
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.