Photo: Tedder · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Wamic residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wamic, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wamic. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wamic
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Wamic
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.6%), vs 6.5% across Oregon. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.8%), vs 3.3% across Oregon. COPD is also above the state: 11.8%, vs 6.8% across Oregon. In all, Wamic runs above Oregon on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Wamic, and more people treating it
45.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Oregon 32.7%), but 81.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
In Wamic, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 8% of working-age adults are uninsured (Oregon 8.5%), yet 24.3% say their health is fair or poor, vs 19% across the state. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 26 miles from Wamic
The closest emergency room is Mid-Columbia Medical Center in The Dalles, 25.8 miles away in a straight line. 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 Wamic’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Wamic adults…
Wamic runs above OR on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wamic adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oregon.
Care in and near Wamic
No hospital or community health center in Wamic 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 Wamic; ≈ 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Wamic 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.
Wamic and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Hollow | — | — | — | — |
Pine Hollow: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wamic adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wamic
Why doesn’t Wamic have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wamic.
What hospital is closest to Wamic?
Mid-Columbia Medical Center in The Dalles, 25.8 miles in a straight line from Wamic’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wamic.
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.