Photo: Esprqii · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Lake Oswego is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns
Lake Oswego differs from Oregon on 17 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 16 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lake Oswego. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Oswego
Lake Oswego ranks #2 for health in Oregon
Out of 142 Oregon towns with a Health Grade, Lake Oswego is #2 on the seven CDC estimates behind it. Nationally it’s healthier than 96% of towns. Health Grade ↓
Lake Oswego keeps up with checkups
It beats Oregon on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.2% vs 72.6%) and dentist visits (77% vs 64.7%). Checkups ↓
Few Lake Oswego adults smoke
6.4% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 12% across Oregon. Habits ↓
Lake Oswego is an active town
Only 14.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 20.1% across Oregon. The town has 19 miles of trails across 35 parks and preserves. 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 Lake Oswego’s likely range.
What’s behind Lake Oswego’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lake Oswego is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns, #2 of 142 in Oregon. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than almost every town); the weakest is obesity, still better than 85%.
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). Lake Oswego’s median household income is $141,549; among the 3,436 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($106K–$177K), it’s healthier than 88%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lake Oswego 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.
19 miles of trails across 35 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Lake Oswego adults…
Lake Oswego runs below OR on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Lake Oswego
No hospital or community health center in Lake Oswego 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 Lake Oswego; ≈ 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 Lake Oswego adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Lake Oswego does better than Oregon.
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Lake Oswego and the towns around it
Lake Oswego has the best Health Grade of the 6 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Oswego | A+ | 29.5% | 9.4% | 6.4% | CDC place |
| Stafford | A | 31.1% | 9.8% | 7.2% | CDC place |
| Oak Grove | B+ | 34.4% | 11% | 10.7% | CDC place |
| Portland | A− | 28.5% | 8.9% | 11.7% | CDC place |
| West Linn | A | 32% | 9.2% | 8% | CDC place |
| Tualatin | A− | 34% | 9.5% | 10.4% | CDC place |
| Rivergrove | — | — | — | — |
Rivergrove: 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 Lake Oswego adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lake Oswego
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lake Oswego is better than Oregon on 16 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Oregon figure falls inside Lake Oswego’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lake Oswego | OR | U.S. | vs OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.3%10.9–13.8 | 19% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.7%9.5–11.9 | 13.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.7–14.5 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.5%25.6–33.6 | 33.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.4%8.2–10.7 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.6%28.7–34.5 | 32.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.7%31.6–37.9 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.8%25.3–30.5 | 27.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.8–12.1 | 11.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.5%10.6–12.5 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%5.1–6.2 | 6.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.5%4–5.1 | 6.8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.5–3 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 4.7%3.8–5.7 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 6.4%5.5–7.4 | 12% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 14.6%12.6–16.9 | 20.1% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 13.7%11.7–15.9 | 15.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.4%25–32.2 | 30.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 3.7%3.2–4.3 | 8.5% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.2%74.5–79.8 | 72.6% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 77%74.6–79.4 | 64.7% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.2%89–91.3 | 84% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75%71.9–77.9 | 71.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.4%66.9–73.9 | 63.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 82%77.1–86.3 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.1%22.3–28 | 27.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22.3%19.9–24.9 | 30% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.7%8.6–11 | 13% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9%8–10 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.6–7 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.8%2.6–3.1 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5%4.4–5.6 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.2%2–2.4 | 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 Lake Oswego
Is Lake Oswego a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lake Oswego is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #2 of 142 in Oregon. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 88%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lake Oswego?
CDC estimates 29.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.6% and 33.6%, against 33.6% across Oregon and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lake Oswego?
Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center in Tualatin, 4.3 miles in a straight line from Lake Oswego’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lake Oswego have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 3.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.2–4.3%), 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 Lake Oswego more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lake Oswego.
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.