Photo: SounderBruce · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Scio residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Scio, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Scio. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Scio
Depression is more common in Scio
1 in 3 adults have been diagnosed with depression (32.3%), vs 27.1% across Oregon. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 20.4%, vs 17.5% across Oregon. Mind & connection ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Scio doesn’t win on
18.5% of adults binge drink, vs 15.4% across Oregon. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. 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 Scio’s likely range.
How Scio adults are doing
On 2 of 2 measures, Scio runs above Oregon.
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.
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.
Out of every 100 Scio adults…
Scio runs below OR on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Scio
No hospital or community health center in Scio 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 Scio; ≈ 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 Scio adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oregon.
Scio 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 Scio adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Scio
Why doesn’t Scio have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Scio.
What hospital is closest to Scio?
Santiam Hospital & Clinics in Stayton, 7.7 miles in a straight line from Scio’s 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 Scio.
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.