Photo: Finetooth · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Gates residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gates, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gates. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gates
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Gates
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 6.5% across Oregon. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.3% across Oregon. COPD is also above the state: 9.5%, vs 6.8% across Oregon. In all, Gates runs above Oregon on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Gates, and more people treating it
41.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Oregon 32.7%), but 76.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Gates keeps up with checkups
It beats Oregon on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (76.8% vs 72.6%) and cholesterol checks (86.4% vs 84%). Checkups ↓
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 Gates’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Gates adults…
Gates runs above OR on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gates adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oregon.
Care in and near Gates
No hospital or community health center in Gates 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 Gates; ≈ 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 Gates 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.
Gates and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Gates adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gates
Why doesn’t Gates have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gates.
What hospital is closest to Gates?
Santiam Hospital & Clinics in Stayton, 18.2 miles in a straight line from Gates’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gates.
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. 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.