Photo: Finetooth · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Spray residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Spray, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Spray. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Spray
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Spray
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.9%), vs 6.8% across Oregon. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.7%), vs 3.3% across Oregon. Heart disease is also above the state: 11.2%, vs 6.5% across Oregon. In all, Spray runs above Oregon on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 38 miles from Spray
The closest emergency room is Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Heppner, 38.1 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Asher Community Health Center is closer (0.2 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Spray, and more people treating it
45.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Oregon 32.7%), but 80% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Spray adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (26.1%), 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 Spray’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Spray adults…
Spray runs above OR on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Spray
1 community health center in Spray, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Spray; ≈ 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 Spray 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.
How Spray 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.
Spray 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 Spray adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Spray
Why doesn’t Spray have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Spray.
Where can I get low-cost care near Spray?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Spray Field Office in Spray, 0.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Spray.
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.