Photo: Tedder · CC BY 3.0Where Rufus residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rufus, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rufus. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rufus
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Rufus
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), vs 6.8% across Oregon. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 6.5% across Oregon. Stroke is also above the state: 4.2%, vs 3.3% across Oregon. In all, Rufus runs above Oregon on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Rufus
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.6%), 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 Rufus’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Rufus adults…
Rufus runs above 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Rufus
No hospital or community health center in Rufus 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 Rufus; ≈ 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 Rufus adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oregon.
How Rufus 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.
Rufus 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 Rufus adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rufus
Why doesn’t Rufus have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rufus.
What hospital is closest to Rufus?
Klickitat Valley Hospital in Goldendale, 12.6 miles in a straight line from Rufus’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rufus.
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.