Photo: Chris Phan ("functoruser") · CC BY 2.0On CDC estimates, Oakridge is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns
Oakridge differs from Oregon on 21 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 19 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Oakridge. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oakridge
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Oakridge
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.1%), about twice the Oregon rate. 1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.2%), about twice the Oregon rate. Heart disease is also above the state: 11.5%, vs 6.5% across Oregon. In all, Oakridge runs above Oregon on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 37% of residents are 65 or older (Oregon 19%), and COPD, stroke and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Oakridge
52.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.7% across Oregon. Among those 65 and older, 23.3% have lost all their teeth (Oregon 12.5%). Checkups ↓
More Oakridge adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.9%), vs 20.1% across Oregon. Habits ↓
Oakridge is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Oakridge is healthier than 7%. Against the 2,477 towns with similar household incomes ($30K–$50K), it’s healthier than 36%. Health Grade ↓
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 Oakridge’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Oakridge’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Oakridge is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 28% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Oakridge’s median household income is $40,297; among the 2,477 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($30K–$50K), it’s healthier than 36%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Oakridge compares well: binge drinking, 11.5% (U.S. 15.4%).
Out of every 100 Oakridge adults…
Oakridge runs above OR on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Oakridge is an older town: 37% 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 Oakridge as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Oakridge 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.
2.8 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Oakridge
No hospital or community health center in Oakridge 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 Oakridge; ≈ 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 Oakridge adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Oakridge runs above Oregon.
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Oakridge and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakridge | D | 40.4% | 17.2% | 19.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Oakridge adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Oakridge
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Oakridge is better than Oregon on 2 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Oregon figure falls inside Oakridge’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Oakridge | OR | U.S. | vs OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 30.2%26.1–34.8 | 19% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.5%18–23.3 | 13.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.8%18.5–23.3 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.4%35.6–45.4 | 33.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 17.2%15–19.6 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 44.4%41–47.9 | 32.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.6%38.1–45.1 | 34.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 39.3%36.1–42.4 | 27.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 13.6%12.1–15.2 | 11.9% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.4%10.2–12.5 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 11.5%10–13 | 6.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 14.1%11.8–16.6 | 6.8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.2%5.4–7 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 23.3%19.3–27.6 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.7%16.3–23.3 | 12% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28.9%24.5–33.7 | 20.1% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.5%9.7–13.5 | 15.4% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33%28.7–37.5 | 30.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.8%8.6–13.5 | 8.5% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.7%71.5–77.8 | 72.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.9%49.3–56.5 | 64.7% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.7%79.5–84.1 | 84% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.6%74.7–80.2 | 71.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.3%55.4–64.8 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68.3%60.5–75.3 | 77.6% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.8%25.5–32.1 | 27.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43.1%38.5–47.9 | 30% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 23.8%20.4–27.3 | 13% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.1%17.3–23 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.6%10.2–13.1 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.7%7.5–10 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.6%11.6–15.7 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7%6–8.2 | 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 Oakridge
Is Oakridge a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Oakridge is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 36%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Oakridge?
CDC estimates 40.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.6% and 45.4%, against 33.6% across Oregon and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Oakridge?
Peacehealth Cottage Grove Community Medical Center in Cottage Grove, 28.9 miles in a straight line from Oakridge’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Oakridge have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.6–13.5%), 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 Oakridge more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Oakridge.
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.