Photo: Tedder · CC BY 3.0On CDC estimates, West Slope is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns
West Slope beats Oregon on 12 of 26 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Slope. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Slope
West Slope is an active town
Only 16% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 20.1% across Oregon. Habits ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in West Slope
West Slope runs below Oregon on COPD (5.3% vs 6.8%), stroke (2.7% vs 3.3%) and heart disease (5.4% vs 6.5%). 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 West Slope’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind West Slope’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Slope is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns, #16 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 96% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 71%.
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 Slope’s median household income is $104,875; among the 7,859 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($79K–$131K), it’s healthier than 80%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Oregon
Share of adults, with the Oregon figure marked.
0.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 West Slope adults…
West Slope runs below OR on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near West Slope
No hospital or community health center in West Slope 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 West Slope; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Slope adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oregon.
How West Slope adults are doing
About the same as Oregon on each measure.
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West Slope and the towns around it
West Slope’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 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 Slope | A | 33.1% | 9.8% | 9.2% | CDC place |
| Beaverton | A− | 32.6% | 9.6% | 9.8% | CDC place |
| Raleigh Hills | A | 30.6% | 10.3% | 7.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Slope adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Slope
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Slope is better than Oregon on 12 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Oregon figure falls inside West Slope’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Slope | OR | U.S. | vs OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.3%14.1–18.6 | 19% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.3%10.8–13.9 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%14.1–17.8 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.1%28.8–37.4 | 33.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.8%8.5–11.1 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.5%28.5–34.6 | 32.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.7%31.5–37.9 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.7%22.2–27.2 | 27.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.6%10.3–13 | 11.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.9%8.1–9.8 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.4%4.7–6 | 6.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.3%4.5–6.2 | 6.8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.4–3 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.5%6.1–9.2 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.2%7.6–11 | 12% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 16%13.4–18.7 | 20.1% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 14.9%12.7–17.3 | 15.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.2%25.5–33.2 | 30.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6%5–7.1 | 8.5% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.9%68.7–74.9 | 72.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.8%66.9–72.7 | 64.7% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.5%83.7–87.2 | 84% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.7%66.4–72.7 | 71.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.7%63.8–71.5 | 63.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81%75.5–85.8 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26%23.1–29.1 | 27.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.4%22.2–28.5 | 30% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.2%8.8–11.8 | 13% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.2%10.7–14 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.8%5.1–6.6 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%3.2–4 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.3%5.5–7.2 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.4–3.1 | 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 Slope
Is West Slope a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Slope is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns: A for health, #16 of 142 in Oregon. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 80%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in West Slope?
CDC estimates 33.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.8% and 37.4%, against 33.6% across Oregon and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Slope?
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Portland, 0.9 miles in a straight line from West Slope’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Slope have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5–7.1%), 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 West Slope more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Slope.
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.