Photo: Sam Beebe · CC BY 2.0On CDC estimates, Hood River is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns
Hood River beats Oregon on 1 of 26 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hood River. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hood River
What’s behind Hood River’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hood River is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns, #29 of 142 in Oregon. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 86% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 60%.
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). Hood River’s median household income is $85,647; among the 10,335 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($64K–$107K), it’s healthier than 84%, about where its income would put it.
Care in and near Hood River
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Hood River, 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 Hood River; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Hood River adults…
Hood River runs below OR on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Oregon
Share of adults, with the Oregon figure marked.
6 miles of trails across 24 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Hood River adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oregon.
How Hood River adults are doing
About the same as Oregon on each measure.
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Hood River and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hood River | A− | 31% | 10% | 11.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hood River adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hood River
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hood River is better than Oregon on 1 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Oregon figure falls inside Hood River’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hood River | OR | U.S. | vs OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.7%15.1–20.4 | 19% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.1%11.4–14.8 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.6–18.7 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31%23.9–38.7 | 33.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10%8.6–11.5 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 30.1%26.3–34.1 | 32.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.1%28–36.4 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.8%22.7–29 | 27.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.6%10.2–13 | 11.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.4%7.6–9.3 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7%5.1–6.4 | 6.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6%5.1–6.9 | 6.8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.3 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.6%11–16.7 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.1%9.2–13.3 | 12% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.3%15.7–23.1 | 20.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17%13.9–20.4 | 15.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.2%24.3–36.9 | 30.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.5%7.8–11.3 | 8.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.9%67.6–76 | 72.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.3%59.6–66.8 | 64.7% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.3%82.1–86.3 | 84% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.5%67–73.8 | 71.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.8%56.6–67.1 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75%67–82.2 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25%21.4–29 | 27.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.8%23.7–32 | 30% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12%10.2–13.9 | 13% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.1%12.3–16 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.5%5.7–7.3 | 7.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.5%4–5 | 4.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.5–8.5 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.8–3.7 | 3.4% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Hood River
Is Hood River a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hood River is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #29 of 142 in Oregon. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 84%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hood River?
CDC estimates 31% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.9% and 38.7%, against 33.6% across Oregon and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hood River?
Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital in Hood River, 0.3 miles in a straight line from Hood River’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hood River have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.8–11.3%), 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 Hood River 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 Hood River.
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.