Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Saunders Lake is healthier than 78%
Saunders Lake differs from Oregon on 13 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Saunders Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Saunders Lake
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Saunders Lake
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.5%), vs 8.9% across Oregon. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 6.5% across Oregon. Arthritis is also above the state: 37.2%, vs 27.4% across Oregon. In all, Saunders Lake runs above Oregon on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Saunders Lake, and more people treating it
40.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Oregon 32.7%), but 77.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Saunders Lake is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Saunders Lake is healthier than 56%. Against the 9,711 towns with similar household incomes ($48K–$80K), it’s healthier than 78%. Health Grade ↓
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 Saunders Lake’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Saunders Lake’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Saunders Lake is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 77% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 22%).
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). Saunders Lake’s median household income is $63,914; among the 9,711 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($48K–$80K), it’s healthier than 78%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Saunders Lake adults…
Saunders Lake runs above OR on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Saunders Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oregon.
Care in and near Saunders Lake
No hospital or community health center in Saunders Lake 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 Saunders Lake; ≈ 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.
0.8 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Saunders Lake adults are doing
About the same as Oregon on each measure.
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Saunders Lake and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saunders Lake | B | 32.5% | 13.3% | 13.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Saunders Lake adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Saunders Lake
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Saunders Lake is better than Oregon on 4 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Oregon figure falls inside Saunders Lake’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Saunders Lake | OR | U.S. | vs OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.5%17.4–24 | 19% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%13.9–18.3 | 13.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%13.7–17.9 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.5%26.3–39.5 | 33.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.3%11.4–15.4 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.7%36.4–45.1 | 32.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.9%34.4–43.4 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 37.2%33.4–41.1 | 27.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.1%10.6–13.6 | 11.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 12.5%11.4–13.8 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9%7.9–10.1 | 6.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9%7.6–10.5 | 6.8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%3.9–5 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.5%16.1–23 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.2%10.9–16.1 | 12% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.2%17.2–25.6 | 20.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14%11.5–16.8 | 15.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.8%26.1–37.6 | 30.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.1%4.9–7.6 | 8.5% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.8%74.2–81.1 | 72.6% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.1%57.2–64.8 | 64.7% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88%86.3–89.7 | 84% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.6%74.1–80.7 | 71.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67%61.7–71.8 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.8%65.9–80.7 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.4%21.8–29.4 | 27.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.2%29.5–39 | 30% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.3%14.7–20.1 | 13% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.8%11.9–16 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.4%8.2–10.6 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.3–5.7 | 4.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.5%7.3–9.9 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.5–4.7 | 3.4% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Saunders Lake
Is Saunders Lake a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Saunders Lake is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Saunders Lake?
CDC estimates 32.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.3% and 39.5%, against 33.6% across Oregon and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Saunders Lake?
Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay, 9.3 miles in a straight line from Saunders Lake’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Saunders Lake have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.9–7.6%), 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 Saunders Lake more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Saunders Lake.
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.