DeMoss Springs Park · Photo: Ian Poellet · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Moro residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Moro, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Moro. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Moro
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Moro
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.9%), vs 6.8% across Oregon. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.3% across Oregon. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.2%, vs 6.5% across Oregon. In all, Moro runs above Oregon on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Moro, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 8.5% of working-age adults are uninsured (Oregon 8.5%), yet 23.2% say their health is fair or poor, vs 19% across the state. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Moro
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.8%), vs 12% across Oregon. 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 Moro’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Moro adults…
Moro runs above OR on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Moro 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.
Care in and near Moro
No hospital or community health center in Moro 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 Moro; ≈ 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 Moro 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.
Moro 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 Moro adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Moro
Why doesn’t Moro have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Moro.
What hospital is closest to Moro?
Mid-Columbia Medical Center in The Dalles, 22.1 miles in a straight line from Moro’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Moro.
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.