Where Kirkpatrick residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kirkpatrick, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kirkpatrick. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kirkpatrick
Diabetes, stroke and COPD run high in Kirkpatrick
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (17.3%), vs 11.2% across Oregon. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (4.9%), vs 3.3% across Oregon. COPD is also above the state: 9.8%, vs 6.8% across Oregon. In all, Kirkpatrick runs above Oregon on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Kirkpatrick
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19%), vs 12% across Oregon. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Kirkpatrick
55.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.7% across Oregon. Among those 65 and older, 21.4% have lost all their teeth (Oregon 12.5%). Checkups ↓
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 Kirkpatrick’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Kirkpatrick adults…
Kirkpatrick runs above OR on 8 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Kirkpatrick adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oregon.
Care in and near Kirkpatrick
No hospital or community health center in Kirkpatrick 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 Kirkpatrick; ≈ 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 Kirkpatrick adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Kirkpatrick 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.
Kirkpatrick and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission | — | — | — | — |
Mission: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Kirkpatrick adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Kirkpatrick
Why doesn’t Kirkpatrick have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Kirkpatrick.
What hospital is closest to Kirkpatrick?
St. Anthony Hospital in Pendleton, 8.4 miles in a straight line from Kirkpatrick’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kirkpatrick.
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.