Photo: Katr67 · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Veneta is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns
Veneta differs from Oregon on 5 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Veneta. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Veneta
Smoking is more common in Veneta
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.2%), vs 12% across Oregon. Habits ↓
COPD runs high in Veneta
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 6.8% across Oregon. Conditions ↓
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 Veneta’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Veneta’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Veneta is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns, #97 of 142 in Oregon. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 81% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). Veneta’s median household income is $66,890; among the 10,182 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($50K–$84K), it’s healthier than 58%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Oregon
Share of adults, with the Oregon figure marked.
3 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Veneta adults…
Veneta runs below OR on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Veneta
No hospital or community health center in Veneta 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 Veneta; ≈ 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 Veneta adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oregon.
How Veneta adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Veneta runs above Oregon.
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Veneta and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veneta | C+ | 37.2% | 11.1% | 15.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Veneta adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Veneta
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Veneta is better than Oregon on 1 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Oregon figure falls inside Veneta’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Veneta | OR | U.S. | vs OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.6%18.2–23.3 | 19% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.7–17.2 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.6%18.5–22.9 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.2%32.6–41.9 | 33.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.1%9.6–12.6 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.6%30.5–36.7 | 32.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.1%31.9–38.3 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.7%27–32.4 | 27.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 13%11.6–14.4 | 11.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.7%8–9.6 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.8–7.3 | 6.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.2%7.1–9.3 | 6.8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.3–3.9 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.1%8.2–12.3 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.2%13–17.7 | 12% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 20.5%17.5–23.8 | 20.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.2%12.9–17.6 | 15.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.9%27.7–36.3 | 30.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.5%7–10.1 | 8.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.1%67.6–74.3 | 72.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.7%58.3–65.1 | 64.7% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.5%79.2–83.6 | 84% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.6%67.2–73.6 | 71.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.9%56.4–65.2 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.7%66.8–79.7 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.3%26.2–32.5 | 27.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.4%29–36 | 30% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.3%12.4–16.2 | 13% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.1%15.2–19.2 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.3–7.9 | 7.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.1%4.6–5.7 | 4.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.3%8.2–10.5 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.6–4.6 | 3.4% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Veneta
Is Veneta a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Veneta is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #97 of 142 in Oregon. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 58%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Veneta?
CDC estimates 37.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.6% and 41.9%, against 33.6% across Oregon and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Veneta?
Mckenzie-Willamette Medical Center in Springfield, 17.2 miles in a straight line from Veneta’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Veneta have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7–10.1%), 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 Veneta more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Veneta.
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.