Photo: M.O. Stevens · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Rockcreek is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns
Rockcreek beats Oregon on 15 of 26 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rockcreek. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rockcreek
Rockcreek keeps up with checkups
It beats Oregon on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (69.8% vs 64.7%) and cholesterol checks (86% vs 84%). Checkups ↓
COPD and heart disease are less common in Rockcreek
Rockcreek runs below Oregon on five chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.6% vs 6.8%), heart disease (4.7% vs 6.5%) and stroke (2.4% vs 3.3%). Conditions ↓
Rockcreek is an active town
Only 14.7% 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 Rockcreek’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Rockcreek’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rockcreek is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns, #8 of 142 in Oregon. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 98% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 72%.
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). Rockcreek’s median household income is $107,101; among the 7,601 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($80K–$134K), it’s healthier than 91%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rockcreek adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oregon.
Out of every 100 Rockcreek adults…
Rockcreek runs below OR on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Oregon
Share of adults, with the Oregon figure marked.
6.2 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves
Care in and near Rockcreek
No hospital or community health center in Rockcreek 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 Rockcreek; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Rockcreek adults are doing
About the same as Oregon on each measure.
A hello is a start.
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Rockcreek and the towns around it
Rockcreek’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rockcreek adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Rockcreek
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Rockcreek is better than Oregon on 15 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Oregon figure falls inside Rockcreek’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Rockcreek | OR | U.S. | vs OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.5%12.6–16.6 | 19% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.5%10.1–13 | 13.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%13.9–17.6 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31%26.9–35.4 | 33.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9%7.8–10.3 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.3%26.5–32.2 | 32.7% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.9%30.8–37.1 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.9%20.5–25.3 | 27.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.3%10.2–12.6 | 11.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.5–9.1 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.7%4.2–5.3 | 6.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.6%3.9–5.3 | 6.8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.2–2.7 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.1%6.4–10 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.5%7–10.2 | 12% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 14.7%12.5–17.3 | 20.1% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.4%13.2–17.9 | 15.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.3%26.5–34.4 | 30.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.4%4.4–6.5 | 8.5% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.3%67.9–74.5 | 72.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.8%66.9–72.8 | 64.7% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86%84.1–87.7 | 84% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 68.6%65.2–71.9 | 71.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.6%63.7–71.5 | 63.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.9%76.8–86.5 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.3%22.6–28.4 | 27.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.4%20.6–26.5 | 30% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9%7.7–10.4 | 13% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.6%10.1–13.2 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.2%4.6–5.9 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3%2.7–3.4 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.6%4.9–6.4 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.3%2–2.6 | 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 Rockcreek
Is Rockcreek a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rockcreek is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns: A for health, #8 of 142 in Oregon. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 91%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Rockcreek?
CDC estimates 31% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.9% and 35.4%, against 33.6% across Oregon and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Rockcreek?
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Westside in Hillsboro, 0.9 miles in a straight line from Rockcreek’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Rockcreek have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.4–6.5%), 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 Rockcreek 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 Rockcreek.
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.