Photo: Scott Catron from Sandy, Utah, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Granite residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Granite, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 97877. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Granite
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Granite
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.4%), about twice the Oregon rate. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (6%), vs 3.3% across Oregon. COPD is also above the state: 12.2%, vs 6.8% across Oregon. In all, Granite runs above Oregon on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Granite, and more people treating it
46.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Oregon 32.7%), but 80.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
In Granite, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7% of working-age adults are uninsured (Oregon 8.5%), yet 24.8% say their health is fair or poor, vs 19% across the state. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 28 miles from Granite
The closest emergency room is St. Alphonsus Medical Center - Baker City in Baker City, 28 miles away in a straight line. 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 Granite’s likely range; Granite’s figures come from ZIP code 97877, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Granite adults…
Granite runs above OR on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Granite adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oregon.
Care in and near Granite
No hospital or community health center in Granite 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 Granite; ≈ 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.
0.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Granite 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.
Granite 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 Granite adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Granite
Why doesn’t Granite have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Granite.
What hospital is closest to Granite?
St. Alphonsus Medical Center - Baker City in Baker City, 28.0 miles in a straight line from Granite’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Granite.
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.