Photo: Nicolas from Paris, France · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Grants Pass is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns
Grants Pass differs from Oregon on 16 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Grants Pass. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Grants Pass
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Grants Pass
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), vs 6.8% across Oregon. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.3% across Oregon. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.8%, vs 6.5% across Oregon. In all, Grants Pass runs above Oregon on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Grants Pass
55.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.7% across Oregon. Among those 65 and older, 18.9% have lost all their teeth (Oregon 12.5%). Checkups ↓
More Grants Pass adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (26.2%), vs 20.1% across Oregon. Habits ↓
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 Grants Pass’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Grants Pass’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Grants Pass is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns, #121 of 142 in Oregon. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 65% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 8%).
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). Grants Pass’ median household income is $59,646; among the 8,817 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$75K), it’s healthier than 39%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Grants Pass adults…
Grants Pass runs above OR on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Grants Pass adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oregon.
Everyday habits, side by side with Oregon
Share of adults, with the Oregon figure marked.
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Care in and near Grants Pass
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Grants Pass, 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 Grants Pass; ≈ 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 Grants Pass adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Grants Pass runs above Oregon.
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Grants Pass and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants Pass | C | 34.1% | 14% | 16.4% | CDC place |
| Redwood | C− | 33.8% | 16.7% | 16% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Grants Pass adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Grants Pass
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Grants Pass is better than Oregon on 1 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Oregon figure falls inside Grants Pass’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Grants Pass | OR | U.S. | vs OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.9%22.2–27.8 | 19% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.7%15.8–19.6 | 13.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.6%17.6–21.9 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.1%28.1–40.7 | 33.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14%12.2–15.9 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 36.8%33–40.8 | 32.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.9%32.9–41.1 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.1%30.8–37.5 | 27.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.9%11.5–14.5 | 11.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.3%9.4–11.3 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.8%8–9.7 | 6.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.2%9.2–11.4 | 6.8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.7%4.3–5.1 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.9%15.7–22.5 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.4%14.4–18.7 | 12% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.2%22.3–30.5 | 20.1% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.1%11.6–16.9 | 15.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.1%26.7–38 | 30.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.5%9–12.1 | 8.5% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.5%69.6–77.1 | 72.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.5%51.7–59.4 | 64.7% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82%80–84 | 84% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.9%71.9–77.9 | 71.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.8%56.6–66.7 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.5%63.5–78.6 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.3%24.6–32.2 | 27.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.4%34.3–42.7 | 30% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.8%16.7–21 | 13% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.1%16.3–20.1 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.7%8.6–10.8 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.7%6.1–7.3 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.1%10.1–12.3 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.1%4.7–5.6 | 3.4% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Grants Pass
Is Grants Pass a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Grants Pass is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #121 of 142 in Oregon. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 39%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Grants Pass?
CDC estimates 34.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.1% and 40.7%, against 33.6% across Oregon and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Grants Pass?
Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, 1.0 miles in a straight line from Grants Pass’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Grants Pass have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9–12.1%), 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 Grants Pass more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Grants Pass.
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.