Photo: Ian Poellet · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Rhododendron residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rhododendron, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rhododendron. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rhododendron
The nearest ER is 31 miles from Rhododendron
The closest emergency room is Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center in Gresham, 30.9 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Sandy Health Center is closer (20.7 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Rhododendron keeps up with checkups
It beats Oregon on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (68% vs 64.7%) and cholesterol checks (87.7% vs 84%). Checkups ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Rhododendron
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11%), vs 8.9% across Oregon. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (31.6%), vs 27.4% across Oregon. Conditions ↓
Nearly everyone in Rhododendron is insured
Only 5.5% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.5% across Oregon. 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 Rhododendron’s likely range.
Care in and near Rhododendron
No hospital or community health center in Rhododendron 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 Rhododendron; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rhododendron adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oregon.
Out of every 100 Rhododendron adults…
Rhododendron runs below OR on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Oregon
Share of adults, with the Oregon figure marked.
12 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Rhododendron adults are doing
About the same as Oregon on each measure.
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.
Rhododendron and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Hood Villages | B+ | 35% | 11.4% | 10.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rhododendron adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rhododendron
Why doesn’t Rhododendron have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rhododendron.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rhododendron.
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.