Photo: James Steakley · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Oregon is healthier than 37%
Oregon beats Wisconsin on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 53521, 53575. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oregon
Against towns with similar incomes, Oregon’s lead shrinks
Oregon is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns, but 37% of the 2,706 towns with similar household incomes ($113K–$188K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Oregon adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Wisconsin. 1 in 13 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Oregon is an active town
Only 21.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
COPD and diabetes are less common in Oregon
Oregon runs below Wisconsin on four chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5.2% vs 6.5%), diabetes (9.2% vs 11.4%) and stroke (2.8% vs 3.4%). 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 Wisconsin figure falls outside Oregon’s likely range; Oregon’s figures come from ZIP codes 53521, 53575, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Oregon’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Oregon is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns, #53 of 357 in Wisconsin. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 90% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 54%.
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). Oregon’s median household income is $150,536; among the 2,706 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($113K–$188K), it’s healthier than 37%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8% of Oregon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
8.9 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Oregon adults…
Oregon runs below WI on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Oregon
No hospital or community health center in Oregon 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 Oregon; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Oregon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Oregon adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Oregon adults feel lonely. 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.
Oregon and the towns around it
Oregon’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 5 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
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Oregon adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Oregon
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Oregon is better than Wisconsin on 18 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Oregon’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Oregon | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.8%12.1–15.6 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.5%10.3–12.8 | 12.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%12.9–15.8 | 15.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.7%31.6–39.8 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.2%8.2–10.3 | 11.4% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.5%26.9–32 | 33.3% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.7%30–35.4 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.6%21.4–25.7 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.2–11.3 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.6%7.9–9.3 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%4.9–6 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.2%4.5–5.8 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.5–3 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.3%6.1–8.6 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.5%9.8–13.2 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 21.1%18.4–23.8 | 26.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 20.5%18–23 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.7%26.5–33.1 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.8%4.8–6.9 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.7%72.9–78.3 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.7%69.4–74 | 67.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88%86.5–89.3 | 85.9% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.5%73.8–79 | 77.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.5%69.2–75.6 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.5%73.7–83 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.1%21.6–26.7 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.7%25.7–31.8 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.2%16–20.4 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8%6.8–9.4 | 12.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.4%6.3–8.6 | 9.7% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.2%3.6–4.8 | 5.5% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.9%4.3–5.6 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8%6.7–9.4 | 12.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.8%22.2–27.6 | 29.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.5%9.2–11.9 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.9%9.6–12.2 | 12.8% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.3–6.5 | 6.9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%3–3.6 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.2%5.5–7 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.5–3.1 | 3.5% | 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 Wisconsin figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Oregon
Is Oregon a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Oregon is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #53 of 357 in Wisconsin. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Oregon?
CDC estimates 35.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.6% and 39.8%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Oregon?
Stoughton Hospital in Stoughton, 10.8 miles in a straight line from Oregon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Oregon have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.8–6.9%), against 8% across Wisconsin.
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 Oregon 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 Oregon.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Wisconsin 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.