Photo: M.O. Stevens · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Hayesville is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns
Hayesville differs from Oregon on 16 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hayesville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hayesville
1 in 5 working-age adults in Hayesville has no health insurance
19% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.5% across Oregon. Checkups ↓
Dental care lags in Hayesville
53% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.7% across Oregon. Among those 65 and older, 18.3% have lost all their teeth (Oregon 12.5%). Checkups ↓
More Hayesville adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (27.5%), 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 Hayesville’s likely range.
What’s behind Hayesville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hayesville is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns, #136 of 142 in Oregon. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 48% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 2%).
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). Hayesville’s median household income is $58,624; among the 8,539 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($44K–$73K), it’s healthier than 22%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Hayesville compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.5% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Hayesville 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.
0.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Hayesville adults…
Hayesville runs below OR on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Hayesville residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Oregon. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Hayesville
No hospital or community health center in Hayesville 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 Hayesville; ≈ 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 Hayesville adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Hayesville runs above 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.
Hayesville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayesville | C− | 46.8% | 13.9% | 15% | CDC place |
| Salem | B− | 41.4% | 11.7% | 12.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hayesville adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hayesville
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hayesville is better than Oregon on 1 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Oregon figure falls inside Hayesville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hayesville | OR | U.S. | vs OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.5%24.8–30.5 | 19% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%15.1–18.7 | 13.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.6%18.6–22.8 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 46.8%41.8–52 | 33.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 13.9%12.2–15.6 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 33%29.8–36.2 | 32.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.5%30.3–36.8 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.6%23.1–28.2 | 27.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.7%11.3–14.2 | 11.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.5%5.9–7.2 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.9–7.3 | 6.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8%7.1–9 | 6.8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.4–4 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.3%15.2–21.7 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15%13.2–17.1 | 12% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.5%24–31.2 | 20.1% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.4%13.1–18.1 | 15.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.7%32.2–41.4 | 30.6% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 19%16.6–21.6 | 8.5% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.1%66.7–73.6 | 72.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53%49.6–56.4 | 64.7% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 77.7%75.5–79.9 | 84% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 67.3%64.2–70.3 | 71.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.3%56–64.5 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.6%70.2–82.1 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.8%24.7–31.3 | 27.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.6%33.9–41.3 | 30% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.6%14.8–18.6 | 13% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.3%18.3–22.5 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.6–8.3 | 7.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.9%7.3–8.7 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.3%10.2–12.6 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.3%4.8–5.7 | 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 Hayesville
Is Hayesville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hayesville is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns: C− for health, #136 of 142 in Oregon. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 22%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hayesville?
CDC estimates 46.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 41.8% and 52%, against 33.6% across Oregon and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hayesville?
Salem Hospital in Salem, 4.3 miles in a straight line from Hayesville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hayesville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 19% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 16.6–21.6%), 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 Hayesville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hayesville.
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.