Photo: Orygun · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, La Pine is healthier than 70%
La Pine differs from Oregon on 12 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for La Pine. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in La Pine
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in La Pine
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 6.8% across Oregon. 1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.4%), vs 3.3% across Oregon. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.6%, vs 6.5% across Oregon. In all, La Pine runs above Oregon on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 28 miles from La Pine
The closest emergency room is St. Charles Medical Center - Bend in Bend, 28.2 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Lapine Community Health Center is closer (1.2 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in La Pine
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.1%), vs 12% across Oregon. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in La Pine, and more people treating it
37.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Oregon 32.7%), but 74.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
La Pine is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, La Pine is healthier than 44%. Against the 8,472 towns with similar household incomes ($44K–$73K), it’s healthier than 70%. Health Grade ↓
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 La Pine’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind La Pine’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, La Pine is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns, #97 of 142 in Oregon. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 85% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 18%).
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). La Pine’s median household income is $58,365; among the 8,472 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($44K–$73K), it’s healthier than 70%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 La Pine adults…
La Pine runs above OR on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near La Pine
1 community health center in La Pine, 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 La Pine; ≈ 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.
11 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of La Pine adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oregon.
How La Pine adults are doing
About the same as Oregon on each measure.
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La Pine and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Pine | C+ | 29.4% | 13% | 15.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of La Pine adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for La Pine
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, La Pine is better than Oregon on 1 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Oregon figure falls inside La Pine’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | La Pine | OR | U.S. | vs OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.5%19.2–26.1 | 19% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.3–18.6 | 13.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.3%16.2–20.5 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.4%24.3–35.2 | 33.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13%11.2–14.8 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.8%34–41.6 | 32.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.9%33.2–40.9 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.2%30–36.6 | 27.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.8%11.4–14.4 | 11.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.6%9.6–11.7 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.6%7.5–9.7 | 6.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.7%8.2–11.3 | 6.8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%3.9–5 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 22%18.2–25.8 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.1%12.6–17.9 | 12% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 22.5%18.6–26.9 | 20.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.1%12.7–18 | 15.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 27.5%22.9–32.1 | 30.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9%7.1–11.2 | 8.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.9%71.4–78.4 | 72.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60%56.4–63.3 | 64.7% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.2%81–85.4 | 84% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.9%71.7–77.9 | 71.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.8%56.8–66.3 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.4%68–81.3 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.6%23.2–30.4 | 27.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.5%31.2–40.1 | 30% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.3%14.8–20.1 | 13% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.1%14.9–19.5 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.3%8.2–10.5 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.9%5.2–6.8 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.2%8.8–11.7 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%4–5.2 | 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 La Pine
Is La Pine a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, La Pine is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #97 of 142 in Oregon. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in La Pine?
CDC estimates 29.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.3% and 35.2%, against 33.6% across Oregon and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to La Pine?
St. Charles Medical Center - Bend in Bend, 28.2 miles in a straight line from La Pine’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in La Pine have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.1–11.2%), 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 La Pine more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in La Pine.
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.