Where Sprague River residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sprague River, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sprague River. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sprague River
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Sprague River
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.3%), about twice the Oregon rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.7%), about twice the Oregon rate. Stroke is also above the state: 6.2%, vs 3.3% across Oregon. In all, Sprague River runs above Oregon on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Sprague River
51.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.7% across Oregon. Among those 65 and older, 23.6% have lost all their teeth (Oregon 12.5%). Checkups ↓
More Sprague River adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29.4%), 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 Sprague River’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Sprague River adults…
Sprague River runs above OR on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sprague River adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oregon.
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 Sprague River
No hospital or community health center in Sprague River 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 Sprague River; ≈ 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).
How Sprague River 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.
Sprague River 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 Sprague River adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sprague River
Why doesn’t Sprague River have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sprague River.
What hospital is closest to Sprague River?
Sky Lakes Medical Center in Klamath Falls, 20.3 miles in a straight line from Sprague River’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Sprague River?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Chiloquin Open Door Family Prac. in Chiloquin, 4.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sprague River.
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.