Photo: TheConduqtor · CC BY-SA 3.0Where La Grande residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for La Grande, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for La Grande. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in La Grande
COPD, stroke and arthritis run high in La Grande
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.2%), vs 5.1% across Washington. 1 in 26 adults have had a stroke (3.9%), vs 2.9% across Washington. Arthritis is also above the state: 32%, vs 24.4% across Washington. In all, La Grande runs above Washington on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in La Grande
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (13.9%), vs 10.1% across Washington. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in La Grande, and more people treating it
37.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 73.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.7% statewide. 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 Washington figure falls outside La Grande’s likely range.
Out of every 100 La Grande adults…
La Grande runs above WA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
5.3 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of La Grande adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Care in and near La Grande
No hospital or community health center in La Grande 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 La Grande; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How La Grande adults are doing
About the same as Washington 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.1% of La Grande adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
La Grande and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alder | — | — | — | — |
Alder: 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 La Grande adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in La Grande
Why doesn’t La Grande have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for La Grande.
What hospital is closest to La Grande?
Arbor Health Morton Hospital in Morton, 17.6 miles in a straight line from La Grande’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in La Grande.
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. 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.