How healthy is Dexter?
Dexter differs from Oregon on 5 of 33 measures. It has fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth (10% vs 12.5%). Where it trails the state: more adults with COPD (8.7% vs 6.8%).
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dexter. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dexter
Read from the numbers below. The page puts what stands out first.
Care in and near Dexter
No hospital or community health center in Dexter 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 Dexter; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Oregon
Share of adults, with the Oregon figure marked.
1.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Dexter adults…
Dexter runs below OR on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dexter adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oregon.
How Dexter adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Dexter runs above Oregon.
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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dexter adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Not graded
Health Grades cover towns with 1,000 or more residents. CDC's estimates for a place of 865 people are less certain, so we show Dexter's figures without a grade.
All 33 CDC measures for Dexter
| Measure | Dexter | Likely range | Oregon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 34.9% | 31.6–38.2% | 32.7% | about the same |
| High cholesterol | 36.8% | 33.2–40.1% | 34.4% | about the same |
| Obesity | 36.7% | 32–41.5% | 33.6% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 32.4% | 29.4–35.4% | 27.4% | worse |
| Depression | 29.3% | 25.9–32.6% | 27.1% | about the same |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 10% | 8–12.3% | 12.5% | better |
| Asthma | 13.4% | 11.9–14.9% | 11.9% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 9.8% | 8.8–10.8% | 8.9% | about the same |
| Diabetes | 11.4% | 9.8–13.1% | 11.2% | about the same |
| COPD | 8.7% | 7.1–10.4% | 6.8% | worse |
| Heart disease | 6.8% | 5.9–7.9% | 6.5% | about the same |
| Stroke | 3.8% | 3.3–4.4% | 3.3% | about the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.1% | 12.2–18.3% | 12% | worse |
| Binge drink | 14.4% | 12.1–16.7% | 15.4% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 20.2% | 16.5–24.2% | 20.1% | about the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.7% | 27.5–36% | 30.6% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 72.8% | 69.3–75.9% | 72.6% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 64.4% | 61.1–67.7% | 64.7% | about the same |
| Cholesterol check | 83.7% | 81.3–85.9% | 84% | about the same |
| Colon screening | 61.9% | 57.1–66.3% | 63.4% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 72.7% | 65.5–79.1% | 77.6% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 72.4% | 69–75.5% | 71.4% | about the same |
| No health insurance | 7.3% | 5.6–9.2% | 8.5% | about the same |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Frequent mental distress | 19.9% | 17.6–22.5% | 17.5% | worse |
| Fair or poor health | 20.5% | 17.3–24.2% | 19% | about the same |
| Frequent physical distress | 15.9% | 13.8–18.2% | 13.8% | about the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.5% | 28.2–37% | 30% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 15.3% | 12.9–18.1% | 13% | |
| Thinking or memory | 16.5% | 14–19.1% | 14.6% | |
| Hearing | 7.3% | 6.3–8.3% | 7.1% | |
| Vision | 5.1% | 4.3–5.9% | 4.6% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 4.3% | 3.6–5% | 3.4% | |
| Errands alone | 9.3% | 7.8–10.9% | 7.9% | |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC combines a large national health survey with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix to estimate local rates. Nobody surveyed Dexter door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the Oregon figure falls inside it, we don’t call Dexter better or worse.
CDC publishes Dexter directly, so these are its own figures.
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Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dexter.
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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. 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.