Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri · CC BY 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Eugene is healthier than 87%
Eugene differs from Oregon on 4 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Eugene. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eugene
Eugene is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Eugene is healthier than 67%. Against the 10,144 towns with similar household incomes ($50K–$83K), it’s healthier than 87%. Health Grade ↓
Eugene has a community health center but no hospital
White Bird Clinic is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Sacred Heart Medical Center - Riverbend in Springfield, 4.8 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Eugene’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A−.
What’s behind Eugene’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Eugene is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns, #51 of 142 in Oregon. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 90% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 10%).
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). Eugene’s median household income is $66,562; among the 10,144 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($50K–$83K), it’s healthier than 87%, more than its income alone would suggest.
At 178,618 residents, Eugene is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Care in and near Eugene
2 community health centers in Eugene, 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 Eugene; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Eugene adults…
Eugene runs below OR on 2 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.
70 miles of trails across 113 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Eugene adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oregon.
How Eugene adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Eugene runs above Oregon.
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Eugene and the towns around it
Eugene’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene | B+ | 34% | 9.4% | 11.9% | CDC place |
| Santa Clara | B+ | 34.5% | 10.9% | 12.1% | CDC place |
| River Road | B− | 36.1% | 11.3% | 13.9% | CDC place |
| Springfield | C+ | 37% | 11% | 15.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Eugene adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Eugene
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Eugene is better than Oregon on 2 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Oregon figure falls inside Eugene’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Eugene | OR | U.S. | vs OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.6%16.6–20.7 | 19% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.4%12–14.9 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.9%18–21.9 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34%29.6–38.3 | 33.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.4%8.2–10.7 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30.4%27.5–33.2 | 32.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.1%30.1–36.1 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26%23.6–28.4 | 27.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.5%11.1–13.9 | 11.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.4%7.7–9.1 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5.2–6.4 | 6.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.6%6–7.4 | 6.8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.3 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.9%8.9–13.2 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.9%10.4–13.5 | 12% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 18.5%15.9–21.2 | 20.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.1%12.8–17.4 | 15.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.5%26.4–34.7 | 30.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.3%7.2–9.5 | 8.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.9%67.5–74 | 72.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63%59.8–66.2 | 64.7% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 78.9%76.8–80.8 | 84% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69%66–71.6 | 71.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.5%59.2–67.6 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.7%69.2–81.4 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.4%25.3–31.5 | 27.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.9%27.8–34.2 | 30% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12%10.6–13.5 | 13% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.7%15–18.4 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.8–7.3 | 7.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.5–5.4 | 4.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9%8.2–9.9 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.2–3.8 | 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 Eugene
Is Eugene a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Eugene is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #51 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 Eugene?
CDC estimates 34% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.6% and 38.3%, against 33.6% across Oregon and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Eugene?
Mckenzie-Willamette Medical Center in Springfield, 5.7 miles in a straight line from Eugene’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Eugene have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.2–9.5%), 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 Eugene more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Eugene.
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.