Photo: Tedder · CC BY 3.0On CDC estimates, Madras is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns
Madras differs from Oregon on 5 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Madras. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Madras
1 in 7 working-age adults in Madras has no health insurance
14.6% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.5% across Oregon. Checkups ↓
Madras is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Madras is healthier than 37%. Against the 9,867 towns with similar household incomes ($48K–$81K), it’s healthier than 52%. 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 Madras’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Madras’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Madras is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns, #110 of 142 in Oregon. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 57% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 19%).
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). Madras’ median household income is $64,659; among the 9,867 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($48K–$81K), it’s healthier than 52%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Madras adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oregon.
Out of every 100 Madras adults…
Madras runs below OR on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Madras residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Oregon. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Madras
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Madras, 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 Madras; ≈ 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.
3.4 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
How Madras adults are doing
About the same as Oregon on each measure.
A hello is a start.
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Madras and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madras | C+ | 36% | 12.6% | 14.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Madras adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Madras
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Madras is better than Oregon on 1 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Oregon figure falls inside Madras’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Madras | OR | U.S. | vs OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.5%20.3–26.9 | 19% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.6–17.7 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19%16.6–21.4 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36%27.9–44.7 | 33.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.6%10.8–14.6 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.2%28.1–36.6 | 32.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.7%28.3–37.3 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.1%23.8–30.6 | 27.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.2%10.6–13.8 | 11.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.5%6.8–8.4 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.8–7.4 | 6.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.3%6.3–8.4 | 6.8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–3.9 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.6%11.9–17.6 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.1%11.9–16.4 | 12% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.6%20.1–29.5 | 20.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%12.6–19.1 | 15.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.4%28.1–40.8 | 30.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.6%12.2–17.1 | 8.5% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.7%66.3–75.1 | 72.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.9%54.2–61.6 | 64.7% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.8%78.4–83.3 | 84% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.8%66.2–73.2 | 71.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.5%55.2–65.4 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.1%67.3–81.9 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.2%22.1–30.5 | 27.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34%29.2–39 | 30% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.1%12.9–17.3 | 13% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.7%15.4–20 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.5–8.4 | 7.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.4%5.7–7.1 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.6%8.3–10.8 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 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 Madras
Is Madras a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Madras is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #110 of 142 in Oregon. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 52%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Madras?
CDC estimates 36% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.9% and 44.7%, against 33.6% across Oregon and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Madras?
St. Charles Madras in Madras, 2.7 miles in a straight line from Madras’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Madras have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.2–17.1%), 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 Madras more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Madras.
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.