Photo: M.O. Stevens at en.wikipedia · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Hillsboro as a whole is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns
Hillsboro differs from Oregon on 12 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hillsboro. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hillsboro
Heart disease and COPD are less common in Hillsboro
Hillsboro runs below Oregon on seven chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (4.4% vs 6.5%), COPD (4.8% vs 6.8%) and cancer (6.3% vs 8.9%). A young population is part of it: only 12% of residents are 65 or older (Oregon 19%). Conditions ↓
Hillsboro has a top-rated hospital
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Westside is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. 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 Hillsboro’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Hillsboro’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hillsboro is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns, #30 of 142 in Oregon. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 90% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 44%).
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). Hillsboro’s median household income is $106,409; among the 7,686 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($80K–$133K), it’s healthier than 64%, about where its income would put it.
At 111,126 residents, Hillsboro is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Out of every 100 Hillsboro adults…
Hillsboro runs below OR on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Hillsboro residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Oregon. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Hillsboro
2 hospitals and 2 community health centers in Hillsboro, 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 Hillsboro; ≈ 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.
32 miles of trails across 97 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Hillsboro adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oregon.
How Hillsboro adults are doing
About the same as Oregon on each measure.
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Hillsboro and the towns around it
Hillsboro’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 4 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hillsboro adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hillsboro
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hillsboro is better than Oregon on 9 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Oregon figure falls inside Hillsboro’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hillsboro | OR | U.S. | vs OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.3%16.4–20.3 | 19% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.5%11.2–13.9 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.7–19.3 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.9%28.8–37.2 | 33.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.1%8–10.3 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 27.4%24.7–30.1 | 32.7% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.2%28.2–34.1 | 34.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 19.9%17.9–22 | 27.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.1–12.6 | 11.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.3%5.7–6.9 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.4%4–4.9 | 6.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.8%4.3–5.4 | 6.8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.2–2.6 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.3%8.3–12.6 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.4%9.1–11.8 | 12% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 18.5%16.1–21.2 | 20.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.4%13.1–17.8 | 15.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.6%27.8–35.9 | 30.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.5%8.2–10.8 | 8.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 67.9%64.4–71.1 | 72.6% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.6%61.5–67.7 | 64.7% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.6%79.5–83.5 | 84% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 64.1%60.7–67.2 | 71.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.2%59.1–67.2 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.5%73.8–84.5 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.6%22.7–28.5 | 27.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.2%23.5–29.1 | 30% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.8%8.7–11 | 13% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.3%12.9–15.8 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5%4.5–5.6 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.8–4.5 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7%6.3–7.7 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.6–3.1 | 3.4% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Hillsboro
Is Hillsboro a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hillsboro is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #30 of 142 in Oregon. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 64%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hillsboro?
CDC estimates 32.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.8% and 37.2%, against 33.6% across Oregon and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hillsboro?
Hillsboro Medical Center in Hillsboro, 2.2 miles in a straight line from Hillsboro’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hillsboro have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.2–10.8%), 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 Hillsboro more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hillsboro.
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.