Photo: Visitor7 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Unity residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Unity, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 97884. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Unity
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Unity
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 6.5% across Oregon. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 6.8% across Oregon. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.3% across Oregon. In all, Unity runs above Oregon on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 29 miles from Unity
The closest emergency room is St. Alphonsus Medical Center - Baker City in Baker City, 29.1 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Unity, and more people treating it
40.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Oregon 32.7%), but 75.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Unity is short on primary care and mental health care
Unity’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Unity’s likely range; Unity’s figures come from ZIP code 97884, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Unity adults…
Unity runs above OR on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Unity
No hospital or community health center in Unity 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 Unity; ≈ 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 Unity 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 Unity 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.
Unity 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 Unity adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Unity
Why doesn’t Unity have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Unity.
What hospital is closest to Unity?
St. Alphonsus Medical Center - Baker City in Baker City, 29.1 miles in a straight line from Unity’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Unity.
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.