Where Glasgow residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Glasgow, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Glasgow. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Glasgow
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Glasgow
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.3%), vs 8.9% across Oregon. 2 in 5 adults have arthritis (38.8%), vs 27.4% across Oregon. Heart disease is also above the state: 9%, vs 6.5% across Oregon. In all, Glasgow runs above Oregon on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 56% of residents are 65 or older (Oregon 19%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Glasgow, and more people treating it
42.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Oregon 32.7%), but 80.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Glasgow keeps up with checkups
It beats Oregon on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (80.7% vs 72.6%) and dentist visits (68.5% vs 64.7%). 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 Glasgow’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Glasgow adults…
Glasgow runs below OR on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Glasgow is an older town: 56% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Oregon. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Glasgow as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Glasgow adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oregon.
Care in and near Glasgow
No hospital or community health center in Glasgow 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 Glasgow; ≈ 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 Glasgow adults are doing
On 2 of 2 measures, Glasgow does better than Oregon.
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.
Glasgow and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Glasgow adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Glasgow
Why doesn’t Glasgow have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Glasgow.
What hospital is closest to Glasgow?
Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay, 4.1 miles in a straight line from Glasgow’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Glasgow?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Waterfall Clinic in North Bend, 4.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Glasgow.
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.