Where Pistol River residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pistol River, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pistol River. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pistol River
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Pistol River
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.5%), vs 6.5% across Oregon. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.9%), vs 6.8% across Oregon. Cancer is also above the state: 15.5%, vs 8.9% across Oregon. In all, Pistol River runs above Oregon on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Pistol River, and more people treating it
49.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Oregon 32.7%), but 81.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Pistol River keeps up with checkups
It beats Oregon on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81% vs 72.6%) and dentist visits (68.8% vs 64.7%). 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 Pistol River’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Pistol River adults…
Pistol River 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 Pistol River adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oregon.
Care in and near Pistol River
No hospital or community health center in Pistol River 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 Pistol River; ≈ 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 Pistol River adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Pistol River 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.
Pistol River 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 Pistol River adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pistol River
Why doesn’t Pistol River have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pistol River.
What hospital is closest to Pistol River?
Curry General Hospital in Gold Beach, 8.6 miles in a straight line from Pistol River’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pistol River.
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.