Where McKay residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for McKay, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for McKay. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in McKay
Heart disease, stroke and diabetes run high in McKay
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.4%), about twice the Oregon rate. 1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.2%), about twice the Oregon rate. Diabetes is also above the state: 19.2%, vs 11.2% across Oregon. In all, McKay runs above Oregon on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More McKay adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (26.6%), vs 20.1% across Oregon. There are 12 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in McKay, and more people treating it
45.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Oregon 32.7%), but 81.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.4% statewide. 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 McKay’s likely range.
Out of every 100 McKay adults…
McKay runs below OR on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Oregon
Share of adults, with the Oregon figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of McKay adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oregon.
Care in and near McKay
No hospital or community health center in McKay 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 McKay; ≈ 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 McKay adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, McKay does better than 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.
McKay and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of McKay adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in McKay
Why doesn’t McKay have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for McKay.
What hospital is closest to McKay?
St. Anthony Hospital in Pendleton, 14.1 miles in a straight line from McKay’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 McKay.
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.