Photo: M.O. Stevens · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Stafford is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns
Stafford differs from Oregon on 15 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Stafford. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stafford
Against towns with similar incomes, Stafford’s lead shrinks
Stafford is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns, but 63% of the 1,974 towns with similar household incomes ($122K–$204K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Stafford keeps up with checkups
It beats Oregon on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.3% vs 72.6%) and dentist visits (76.8% vs 64.7%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Stafford
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.8%), vs 8.9% across Oregon. Conditions ↓
Few Stafford adults smoke
7.2% of adults smoke cigarettes, 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 Stafford’s likely range.
What’s behind Stafford’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Stafford is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 98% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 80%.
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). Stafford’s median household income is $163,155; among the 1,974 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($122K–$204K), it’s healthier than 63%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Stafford adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oregon.
Out of every 100 Stafford adults…
Stafford runs below OR on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Oregon
Share of adults, with the Oregon figure marked.
2.8 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves
Care in and near Stafford
No hospital or community health center in Stafford 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 Stafford; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Stafford adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Stafford does better than Oregon.
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Stafford and the towns around it
Stafford’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford | A | 31.1% | 9.8% | 7.2% | CDC place |
| Lake Oswego | A+ | 29.5% | 9.4% | 6.4% | CDC place |
| West Linn | A | 32% | 9.2% | 8% | CDC place |
| Tualatin | A− | 34% | 9.5% | 10.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Stafford adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Stafford
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Stafford is better than Oregon on 14 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Oregon figure falls inside Stafford’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Stafford | OR | U.S. | vs OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.9%11–15.2 | 19% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.3%9.8–12.9 | 13.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.4%11.7–15 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.1%26.7–35.6 | 33.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.8%8.4–11.3 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.7%29.5–36 | 32.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.2%31.9–38.8 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29%26.1–32 | 27.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.9–12.5 | 11.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.8%10.8–12.9 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%5.2–6.7 | 6.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.9%4.1–5.8 | 6.8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.6–3.2 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.7%5.4–8.4 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.2%5.8–9 | 12% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 15%12.5–18 | 20.1% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 13.9%11.8–16.2 | 15.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.9%25.2–33.1 | 30.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 3.7%2.9–4.7 | 8.5% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.3%74.3–80.1 | 72.6% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 76.8%74.2–79.3 | 64.7% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.2%88.8–91.4 | 84% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.9%71.6–78 | 71.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.4%66.5–74.2 | 63.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 82.3%77.3–86.9 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.5%22.5–28.6 | 27.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22.8%19.7–26.1 | 30% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.1%8.6–11.9 | 13% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.3%8–10.8 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.6–7.3 | 7.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 2.9%2.5–3.3 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.1%4.4–6 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.3%2–2.7 | 3.4% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Stafford
Is Stafford a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Stafford is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 63%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Stafford?
CDC estimates 31.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.7% and 35.6%, against 33.6% across Oregon and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Stafford?
Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center in Tualatin, 4.3 miles in a straight line from Stafford’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Stafford have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 3.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 2.9–4.7%), 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 Stafford more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Stafford.
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.