Photo: Tedder · CC BY 3.0On CDC estimates, West Haven-Sylvan is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns
West Haven-Sylvan beats Oregon on 15 of 26 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Haven-Sylvan. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Haven-Sylvan
West Haven-Sylvan is an active town
Only 14% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 20.1% across Oregon. Habits ↓
West Haven-Sylvan keeps up with checkups
It beats Oregon on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (72.2% vs 64.7%) and cholesterol checks (86.5% vs 84%). Checkups ↓
Few West Haven-Sylvan adults smoke
7.1% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 12% across Oregon. Habits ↓
West Haven-Sylvan has a top-rated hospital
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. 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 West Haven-Sylvan’s likely range.
What’s behind West Haven-Sylvan’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Haven-Sylvan is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns, #4 of 142 in Oregon. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than almost every town); the weakest is obesity, still better than 84%.
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). West Haven-Sylvan’s median household income is $110,200; among the 7,110 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($83K–$138K), it’s healthier than 95%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Oregon
Share of adults, with the Oregon figure marked.
1.6 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of West Haven-Sylvan adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oregon.
Care in and near West Haven-Sylvan
1 hospital in West Haven-Sylvan, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 West Haven-Sylvan; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 West Haven-Sylvan adults…
West Haven-Sylvan runs below OR on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How West Haven-Sylvan adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, West Haven-Sylvan does better than Oregon.
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West Haven-Sylvan and the towns around it
West Haven-Sylvan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Haven-Sylvan | A | 29.8% | 8.8% | 7.1% | CDC place |
| Beaverton | A− | 32.6% | 9.6% | 9.8% | CDC place |
| Portland | A− | 28.5% | 8.9% | 11.7% | CDC place |
| Cedar Mill | A | 29.9% | 9.2% | 7.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Haven-Sylvan adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Haven-Sylvan
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Haven-Sylvan is better than Oregon on 15 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Oregon figure falls inside West Haven-Sylvan’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Haven-Sylvan | OR | U.S. | vs OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14%12–16.2 | 19% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11%9.6–12.5 | 13.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.6%12.9–16.6 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.8%25.9–33.9 | 33.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.8%7.6–10 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30%27.2–32.7 | 32.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.2%31.2–37.2 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.8%21.5–26.2 | 27.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.2%10–12.5 | 11.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.5%8.6–10.4 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.2%4.6–5.9 | 6.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.5%3.8–5.4 | 6.8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.3–2.9 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.1%6.5–10 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.1%5.8–8.7 | 12% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 14%11.8–16.7 | 20.1% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 14.7%12.6–16.9 | 15.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 27.7%24.2–31.6 | 30.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.9%3.9–6.3 | 8.5% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.6%69.4–75.4 | 72.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.2%69.5–74.9 | 64.7% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.5%84.7–88.2 | 84% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.7%67.6–73.5 | 71.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.3%67.6–74.9 | 63.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81%75.6–85.8 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.1%22.4–28.1 | 27.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.5%20.8–26.8 | 30% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.2%7.9–10.7 | 13% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.8%9.4–12.6 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.2–6.7 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3%2.7–3.5 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.6%4.8–6.5 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.2%2–2.6 | 3.4% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 West Haven-Sylvan
Is West Haven-Sylvan a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Haven-Sylvan is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns: A for health, #4 of 142 in Oregon. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 95%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in West Haven-Sylvan?
CDC estimates 29.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.9% and 33.9%, against 33.6% across Oregon and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Haven-Sylvan?
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Portland, 0.6 miles in a straight line from West Haven-Sylvan’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Haven-Sylvan have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.9–6.3%), 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 West Haven-Sylvan more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Haven-Sylvan.
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.