Where River Point residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for River Point, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for River Point. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in River Point
COPD, arthritis and heart disease run high in River Point
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 6.8% across Oregon. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (34.3%), vs 27.4% across Oregon. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.1%, vs 6.5% across Oregon. In all, River Point runs above Oregon on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Oregon 19%), and COPD, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in River Point
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16%), vs 12% 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 River Point’s likely range.
Out of every 100 River Point adults…
River Point runs above OR on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
River Point is an older town: 28% 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 River Point as about how healthy they are.
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.
Care in and near River Point
No hospital or community health center in River Point 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 River Point; ≈ 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 River Point adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oregon.
How River Point 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.
River Point 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 River Point adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in River Point
Why doesn’t River Point have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for River Point.
What hospital is closest to River Point?
Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria, 3.1 miles in a straight line from River Point’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near River Point?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Coastal Family Health Center in Astoria, 3.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in River Point.
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.