On CDC estimates, Fern Prairie is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns
Fern Prairie differs from Washington on 13 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fern Prairie. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fern Prairie
Against towns with similar incomes, Fern Prairie’s lead shrinks
Fern Prairie is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns, but 69% of the 6,321 towns with similar household incomes ($87K–$145K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer runs high in Fern Prairie
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 7.9% across Washington. Conditions ↓
Fewer Fern Prairie adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Washington. 1 in 15 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 10 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Washington figure falls outside Fern Prairie’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Fern Prairie’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fern Prairie is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 94% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 60%.
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). Fern Prairie’s median household income is $115,875; among the 6,321 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($87K–$145K), it’s healthier than 69%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Fern Prairie adults…
Fern Prairie runs below WA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.9% of Fern Prairie adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Care in and near Fern Prairie
No hospital or community health center in Fern Prairie 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 Fern Prairie; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fern Prairie adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
How Fern Prairie adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Fern Prairie does better than Washington.
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.
Fern Prairie and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fern Prairie | A− | 33.8% | 9.2% | 9.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fern Prairie adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Fern Prairie
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Fern Prairie is better than Washington on 11 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Fern Prairie’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Fern Prairie | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.8%13–17 | 16.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.5%11.1–14.1 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.8–18.3 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.8%30.6–37.3 | 30.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.2%8.2–10.4 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32%29.7–34.4 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.3%32.9–37.8 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.4%25.3–29.6 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.3–12.6 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10%9.1–10.8 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7%5.1–6.5 | 5.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.3%4.5–6.2 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.3 | 2.9% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.8%4.7–6.9 | 9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.6%8.1–11.5 | 10.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 16.9%14.8–19.6 | 17.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%14.8–18.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.4%25.5–31 | 31.8% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6%5–7.4 | 8.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.8%68.2–73.3 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.6%70.2–74.6 | 67% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.6%85–88.1 | 84% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.9%71.1–76.5 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.5%65.3–71.1 | 66.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.9%73.3–81.6 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26%23.8–28.5 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.6%21.4–25.9 | 28% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6.7%6–7.5 | 10.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.1%6.4–8 | 9.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.8%3.4–4.3 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.2%4.7–5.7 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.9%6.2–7.7 | 11% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.8%23.3–28.8 | 27.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11%9.6–12.7 | 10.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12%10.6–13.7 | 13.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.7%6–7.5 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%3–3.8 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6%5.2–6.9 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.5–3.2 | 3.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Washington figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Fern Prairie
Is Fern Prairie a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fern Prairie is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 69%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Fern Prairie?
CDC estimates 33.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.6% and 37.3%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Fern Prairie?
Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center in Gresham, 8.2 miles in a straight line from Fern Prairie’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Fern Prairie have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5–7.4%), against 8.4% across Washington.
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 Fern Prairie 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 Fern Prairie.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Washington 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.