Photo: Kingofthedead · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Three Rivers is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns
Three Rivers differs from Oregon on 8 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Three Rivers. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Three Rivers
Cancer and arthritis run high in Three Rivers
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 8.9% across Oregon. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (31.9%), vs 27.4% across Oregon. Conditions ↓
Three Rivers keeps up with checkups
It beats Oregon on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (76.4% vs 72.6%) and dentist visits (69.2% vs 64.7%). Checkups ↓
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 Three Rivers’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Three Rivers’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Three Rivers is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns, #35 of 142 in Oregon. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 93% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 56%.
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). Three Rivers’ median household income is $87,313; among the 10,215 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($65K–$109K), it’s healthier than 80%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Three Rivers adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oregon.
Out of every 100 Three Rivers adults…
Three Rivers runs below OR on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Three Rivers
No hospital or community health center in Three Rivers 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 Three Rivers; ≈ 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.
How Three Rivers adults are doing
About the same as Oregon on each measure.
A hello is a start.
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Three Rivers and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Rivers | A− | 28.7% | 11.7% | 11.9% | CDC place |
| Sunriver | A | 23.5% | 12.5% | 6.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Three Rivers adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Three Rivers
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Three Rivers is better than Oregon on 6 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Oregon figure falls inside Three Rivers’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Three Rivers | OR | U.S. | vs OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.4%15–20.2 | 19% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%12.1–15.7 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%14–17.9 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.7%23.5–34.4 | 33.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.7%10.1–13.6 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.4%32.6–40.3 | 32.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.9%33.1–41 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.9%28.5–35.4 | 27.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12%10.7–13.6 | 11.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.8%9.8–12 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.5–8.3 | 6.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.5%6.5–8.7 | 6.8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.3–4 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.9%7.9–12 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.9%9.9–14.2 | 12% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 17.5%14.3–21 | 20.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%13.1–18.6 | 15.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 26%21.5–30.4 | 30.6% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6%5–7.2 | 8.5% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.4%73.1–79.6 | 72.6% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.2%65.8–72.1 | 64.7% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.8%85.1–88.3 | 84% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.8%71.3–78 | 71.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.7%62.8–71.9 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.8%72.2–84 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.3%21.9–29 | 27.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.7%24.8–32.8 | 30% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.4%11.5–15.5 | 13% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.3%11.6–15.1 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.7%6.7–8.7 | 7.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.8–4.8 | 4.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.5–8.5 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.1–4 | 3.4% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Three Rivers
Is Three Rivers a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Three Rivers is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #35 of 142 in Oregon. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 80%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Three Rivers?
CDC estimates 28.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.5% and 34.4%, against 33.6% across Oregon and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Three Rivers?
St. Charles Medical Center - Bend in Bend, 18.5 miles in a straight line from Three Rivers’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Three Rivers have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5–7.2%), 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 Three Rivers more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Three Rivers.
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.