Photo: Jeff Muceus from Gresham, Oregon, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Troutdale is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns
Troutdale differs from Oregon on 5 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Troutdale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Troutdale
Depression runs high in Troutdale
1 in 3 adults have been diagnosed with depression (31.2%), vs 27.1% across Oregon. Conditions ↓
Troutdale is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its B tops all three graded neighbors. The closest is Fairview (B−). Around town ↓
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 Troutdale’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Troutdale’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Troutdale is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns, #56 of 142 in Oregon. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 87% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 14%).
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). Troutdale’s median household income is $89,337; among the 10,013 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($67K–$112K), it’s healthier than 60%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Troutdale adults…
Troutdale runs below OR on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Troutdale and the towns around it
Troutdale has the best Health Grade of the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troutdale | B | 29.9% | 10.2% | 13.8% | CDC place |
| Gresham | B− | 31.2% | 11.3% | 15.3% | CDC place |
| Wood Village | C− | 34.5% | 12.5% | 18.5% | CDC place |
| Fairview | B− | 30.3% | 10.9% | 14.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Troutdale
No hospital or community health center in Troutdale 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 Troutdale; ≈ 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.
13 miles of trails across 23 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Troutdale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oregon.
How Troutdale adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Troutdale 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Troutdale adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Troutdale
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Troutdale is better than Oregon on 4 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Oregon figure falls inside Troutdale’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Troutdale | OR | U.S. | vs OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.1%17–21.4 | 19% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%12.3–15.3 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.4%17.5–21.3 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.9%26.2–33.8 | 33.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.2%9–11.5 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 29.9%27.3–32.5 | 32.7% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.2%31.4–37.2 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.3%22.1–26.6 | 27.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 12.3%11–13.6 | 11.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.7%7–8.4 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5.2–6.4 | 6.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.3%5.6–7.2 | 6.8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.3 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.3%9.1–13.7 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.8%11.9–15.8 | 12% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.2%16.7–21.9 | 20.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.1%14.9–19.5 | 15.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.3%25.8–32.9 | 30.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.2%7–9.5 | 8.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.4%67.4–73.4 | 72.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.5%61.4–67.5 | 64.7% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.7%81.8–85.5 | 84% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.1%65.9–72 | 71.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.1%60.1–68 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.4%70.5–81.6 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 31.2%28.3–34.2 | 27.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.8%27.7–33.8 | 30% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12%10.5–13.5 | 13% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16%14.3–17.9 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.6–7 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.5%4.1–5 | 4.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.2%7.3–9.2 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3–3.7 | 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 Troutdale
Is Troutdale a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Troutdale is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #56 of 142 in Oregon. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 60%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Troutdale?
CDC estimates 29.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.2% and 33.8%, against 33.6% across Oregon and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Troutdale?
Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center in Gresham, 1.6 miles in a straight line from Troutdale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Troutdale have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7–9.5%), 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 Troutdale more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Troutdale.
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.