Photo: Valfontis · Public domainWhere Neotsu residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Neotsu, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Neotsu. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Neotsu
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Neotsu
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11%), vs 6.8% across Oregon. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.3%), vs 6.5% across Oregon. Stroke is also above the state: 5.1%, vs 3.3% across Oregon. In all, Neotsu runs above Oregon on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Oregon 19%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Neotsu, and more people treating it
44.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Oregon 32.7%), but 79.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
In Neotsu, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7% of working-age adults are uninsured (Oregon 8.5%), yet 23.4% say their health is fair or poor, vs 19% across the state. 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 Neotsu’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Neotsu adults…
Neotsu runs above OR on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Neotsu is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Oregon. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Neotsu as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Neotsu adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oregon.
Care in and near Neotsu
No hospital or community health center in Neotsu 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 Neotsu; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Neotsu 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.
Neotsu and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln City | C+ | 35.5% | 14.1% | 13.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Neotsu adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Neotsu
Why doesn’t Neotsu have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Neotsu.
What hospital is closest to Neotsu?
Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital in Lincoln City, 1.1 miles in a straight line from Neotsu’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Neotsu?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Shelter and Resource Center Lincoln City in Lincoln City, 1.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Neotsu.
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.