Photo: Finetooth · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Philomath is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns
Philomath differs from Oregon on 14 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Philomath. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Philomath
Binge drinking is the habit Philomath doesn’t win on
18.8% of adults binge drink, vs 15.4% across Oregon, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Heart disease and diabetes are less common in Philomath
Philomath runs below Oregon on six chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (4.9% vs 6.5%), diabetes (8.6% vs 11.2%) and COPD (5.3% vs 6.8%). Conditions ↓
Philomath is an active town
Only 15.4% 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 Philomath’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Philomath’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Philomath is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns, #17 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 30%).
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). Philomath’s median household income is $83,672; among the 10,489 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($63K–$105K), it’s healthier than 92%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Oregon
Share of adults, with the Oregon figure marked.
1.9 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Philomath adults…
Philomath runs below OR on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Philomath
No hospital or community health center in Philomath 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 Philomath; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Philomath adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oregon.
How Philomath adults are doing
About the same as Oregon on each measure.
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Philomath and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philomath | A− | 27.5% | 8.6% | 10.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Philomath adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Philomath
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Philomath is better than Oregon on 12 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Oregon figure falls inside Philomath’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Philomath | OR | U.S. | vs OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.5%13.1–17.8 | 19% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12%10.4–13.6 | 13.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%16–20.4 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.5%22–33.4 | 33.6% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.6%7.3–10 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 26.4%23–29.8 | 32.7% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.8%27.2–34.6 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.9%22–27.9 | 27.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.1%10.6–13.5 | 11.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.6%6.9–8.3 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.9%4.2–5.4 | 6.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.3%4.5–6.1 | 6.8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.3–2.8 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.2%8.1–12.7 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.6%8.6–12.6 | 12% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 15.4%12.4–18.5 | 20.1% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.8%15.6–22.1 | 15.4% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 26.1%21.5–31.5 | 30.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.6%5.3–8.1 | 8.5% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 71%66.9–74.8 | 72.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.7%65.3–72 | 64.7% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.5%80.2–84.8 | 84% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 67.6%63.9–70.9 | 71.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.4%61.7–71 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.6%70.7–83.9 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.7%23.8–31.5 | 27.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.6%22.7–30.4 | 30% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.1%8.5–11.6 | 13% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.4%12.4–16.4 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.5%4.8–6.2 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.3–4.1 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.9%6–7.9 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.4–3.1 | 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 Philomath
Is Philomath a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Philomath is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #17 of 142 in Oregon. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 92%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Philomath?
CDC estimates 27.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 22% and 33.4%, against 33.6% across Oregon and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Philomath?
Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis, 4.5 miles in a straight line from Philomath’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Philomath have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.3–8.1%), 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 Philomath 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 Philomath.
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.