Photo: Tedder · CC BY 3.0Where Pine Grove residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pine Grove, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pine Grove. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pine Grove
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Pine Grove
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (11.9%), vs 6.5% across Oregon. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.6%), vs 6.8% across Oregon. Stroke is also above the state: 5.5%, vs 3.3% across Oregon. In all, Pine Grove runs above Oregon on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Pine Grove, and more people treating it
46.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Oregon 32.7%), but 81.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 34 miles from Pine Grove
The closest emergency room is Mid-Columbia Medical Center in The Dalles, 34 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Pine Grove keeps up with checkups
It beats Oregon on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (78.9% vs 72.6%) and cholesterol checks (88.5% vs 84%). 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 Pine Grove’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Pine Grove adults…
Pine Grove runs below OR on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pine Grove adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oregon.
Care in and near Pine Grove
No hospital or community health center in Pine Grove 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 Pine Grove; ≈ 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.
3.9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Pine Grove adults are doing
On 2 of 2 measures, Pine Grove does better than Oregon.
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.
Pine Grove 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 Pine Grove adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pine Grove
Why doesn’t Pine Grove have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pine Grove.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pine Grove.
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.