Photo: Lbfergus · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Metolius is healthier than 24% of U.S. towns
Metolius differs from Oregon on 12 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Metolius. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Metolius
1 in 6 working-age adults in Metolius has no health insurance
16% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.5% across Oregon. Checkups ↓
More Metolius adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (27%), vs 20.1% across Oregon. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Metolius
56.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.7% across Oregon. Among those 65 and older, 16.7% 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 Metolius’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
What’s behind Metolius’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Metolius is healthier than 24% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 46% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 12%).
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). Metolius’ median household income is $65,000; among the 9,948 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$81K), it’s healthier than 30%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Metolius 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Metolius adults…
Metolius runs below OR on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Metolius residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Oregon. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Metolius
No hospital or community health center in Metolius 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 Metolius; ≈ 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 Metolius adults are doing
About the same as Oregon on each measure.
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.
Metolius and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metolius | C− | 36.7% | 13.5% | 15.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Metolius adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Metolius
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Metolius is better than Oregon on 1 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Oregon figure falls inside Metolius’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Metolius | OR | U.S. | vs OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.5%22–29.5 | 19% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.4–19 | 13.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.6%17.1–22.1 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.7%28.3–45.6 | 33.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.5%11.6–15.7 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 33.7%29.3–38.1 | 32.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.7%29.3–38.3 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28%24.6–31.5 | 27.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12%10.5–13.6 | 11.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.5%6.7–8.4 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.4–8.2 | 6.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.2%7–9.5 | 6.8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.4–4.3 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.7%13.7–19.9 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.6%12.9–18.5 | 12% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27%22–32.5 | 20.1% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.5%12.4–19 | 15.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.1%27.6–40.4 | 30.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16%12.8–19.4 | 8.5% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.1%65.3–74.5 | 72.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.8%53.1–60.5 | 64.7% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.5%76.8–82.3 | 84% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.4%66.6–73.7 | 71.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.9%54.6–64.7 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.8%64–79.9 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.4%22.3–30.6 | 27.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.1%31.1–41.6 | 30% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.3%14–19.1 | 13% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.8%16.3–21.7 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8%7–9.1 | 7.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.9%6.1–7.8 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.2%8.9–11.8 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4.1–5.4 | 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 Metolius
Is Metolius a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Metolius is healthier than 24% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 30%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Metolius?
CDC estimates 36.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.3% and 45.6%, against 33.6% across Oregon and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Metolius?
St. Charles Madras in Madras, 4.4 miles in a straight line from Metolius’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Metolius have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.8–19.4%), 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 Metolius 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 Metolius.
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.