Photo: Rick Obst from Eugene, United States · CC BY 2.0Where Wallowa Lake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wallowa Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wallowa Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wallowa Lake
Cancer, arthritis and COPD run high in Wallowa Lake
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.8%), vs 8.9% across Oregon. 2 in 5 adults have arthritis (39.5%), vs 27.4% across Oregon. COPD is also above the state: 9.2%, vs 6.8% across Oregon. In all, Wallowa Lake runs above Oregon on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Wallowa Lake, and more people treating it
40.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Oregon 32.7%), but 80.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Wallowa Lake keeps up with checkups
It beats Oregon on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (80.7% vs 72.6%) and dentist visits (71.5% 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 Wallowa Lake’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Wallowa Lake adults…
Wallowa Lake runs below OR on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wallowa Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oregon.
Care in and near Wallowa Lake
No hospital or community health center in Wallowa Lake 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 Wallowa Lake; ≈ 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.
2.5 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Wallowa Lake adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Wallowa Lake does better than 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.
Wallowa Lake and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Wallowa Lake adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wallowa Lake
Why doesn’t Wallowa Lake have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wallowa Lake.
What hospital is closest to Wallowa Lake?
Wallowa Memorial Hospital in Enterprise, 9.7 miles in a straight line from Wallowa Lake’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Wallowa Lake?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Winding Waters Joseph in Joseph, 3.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wallowa Lake.
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.