Photo: M.O. Stevens · Public domainOn CDC estimates, North Plains is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns
North Plains differs from Oregon on 16 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Plains. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Plains
Heart disease and COPD are less common in North Plains
North Plains runs below Oregon on seven chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (4.1% vs 6.5%), COPD (4.5% vs 6.8%) and stroke (2.2% vs 3.3%). Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, North Plains’ lead shrinks
North Plains is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns, but 70% of the 6,079 towns with similar household incomes ($88K–$147K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
North Plains is an active town
Only 15.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 20.1% 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 North Plains’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind North Plains’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Plains is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns, #15 of 142 in Oregon. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 97% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 48%).
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). North Plains’ median household income is $117,639; among the 6,079 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($88K–$147K), it’s healthier than 70%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 North Plains adults…
North Plains runs below OR on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Oregon
Share of adults, with the Oregon figure marked.
0.8 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Care in and near North Plains
No hospital or community health center in North Plains 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 North Plains; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of North Plains adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oregon.
How North Plains adults are doing
About the same as Oregon on each measure.
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North Plains and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Plains | A | 32.2% | 8.2% | 9.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of North Plains adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for North Plains
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, North Plains is better than Oregon on 14 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Oregon figure falls inside North Plains’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | North Plains | OR | U.S. | vs OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.6%13.2–18.4 | 19% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.7%10.1–13.5 | 13.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.2%14.9–19.6 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.2%27.9–36.8 | 33.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.2%7.1–9.6 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 26.8%24.1–29.7 | 32.7% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.1%28.1–34.1 | 34.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 20.2%18–22.5 | 27.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.2–12.9 | 11.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.7%6–7.4 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.1%3.6–4.7 | 6.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.5%3.6–5.4 | 6.8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.2%1.9–2.5 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8%6.3–9.8 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.8%7.7–12.3 | 12% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 15.8%12.9–19.2 | 20.1% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.2%13.9–18.8 | 15.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.7%26.9–34.8 | 30.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.6%5.1–8.3 | 8.5% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 68.4%64.8–71.8 | 72.6% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.4%65.5–71.3 | 64.7% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.1%80.5–85.6 | 84% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 64.1%60.5–67.5 | 71.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.6%62.6–70.6 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.4%76.2–86.2 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.6%23.4–29.8 | 27.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24%20.6–27.7 | 30% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.7%7.2–10.3 | 13% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.1%11–15.3 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.7%4.1–5.4 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%2.8–3.8 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.2%5.2–7.3 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.4%2–2.8 | 3.4% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 North Plains
Is North Plains a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Plains is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns: A for health, #15 of 142 in Oregon. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 70%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in North Plains?
CDC estimates 32.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.9% and 36.8%, against 33.6% across Oregon and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to North Plains?
Hillsboro Medical Center in Hillsboro, 5.4 miles in a straight line from North Plains’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in North Plains have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.1–8.3%), 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 North Plains more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in North Plains.
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.