Gresham, OR health
Gresham differs from Oregon on 10 of 33 measures. It has fewer adults who have had cancer (7.4% vs 8.9%) and fewer adults with arthritis (24.6% vs 27.4%). Where it trails the state: more older adults who have lost all their teeth (16.8% vs 12.5%).
CDC PLACES 2025 · adults 18+ · CDC's estimate for GreshamHow Gresham compares with Oregon
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Out of every 100 Gresham adults…
Bars show Gresham; the black tick is Oregon. Tap a condition to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with the state
OR 20.1%
OR 30.6%
OR 15.4%
OR 12%
Keeping up with care
Share of Gresham adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oregon.
How Gresham adults are doing
Living with a disability
of Gresham adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Black tick: Oregon. Shown without a better/worse judgment.
Gresham and the towns around it
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Obesity
Care nearby
Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes). Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Distances are straight-line from the center of Gresham. Nearby towns are shaded from CDC's estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC's own figure for cities and villages.
All 33 measures for Gresham
| Measure | Gresham | Margin | Oregon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 31% | 28.5–33.7% | 32.7% | about the same |
| High cholesterol | 34.2% | 31.4–37.1% | 34.4% | about the same |
| Obesity | 31.2% | 27.6–35.1% | 33.6% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 24.6% | 22.5–26.9% | 27.4% | better |
| Depression | 31.2% | 28.4–34.2% | 27.1% | worse |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 16.8% | 13.9–20% | 12.5% | worse |
| Asthma | 12.5% | 11.3–13.9% | 11.9% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 7.4% | 6.8–8.1% | 8.9% | better |
| Diabetes | 11.3% | 10–12.6% | 11.2% | about the same |
| COPD | 7.2% | 6.5–8% | 6.8% | about the same |
| Heart disease | 6.3% | 5.8–7% | 6.5% | about the same |
| Stroke | 3.4% | 3.2–3.7% | 3.3% | about the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.3% | 13.7–17.2% | 12% | worse |
| Binge drink | 16.2% | 14.1–18.4% | 15.4% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 22.5% | 19.9–25.3% | 20.1% | about the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.3% | 26.8–34% | 30.6% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 70% | 67–72.9% | 72.6% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 58.8% | 55.7–61.9% | 64.7% | worse |
| Cholesterol check | 81.9% | 80–83.6% | 84% | worse |
| Colon screening | 61.8% | 57.8–65.7% | 63.4% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 75.1% | 69.2–80.5% | 77.6% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 69.2% | 66.3–72% | 71.4% | about the same |
| No health insurance | 11% | 9.7–12.4% | 8.5% | worse |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Frequent mental distress | 20.4% | 18.6–22.4% | 17.5% | worse |
| Fair or poor health | 22.5% | 20.5–24.7% | 19% | worse |
| Frequent physical distress | 15% | 13.6–16.5% | 13.8% | about the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.1% | 31.3–37.1% | 30% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 13.9% | 12.4–15.4% | 13% | |
| Thinking or memory | 18% | 16.4–19.8% | 14.6% | |
| Hearing | 6.9% | 6.2–7.7% | 7.1% | |
| Vision | 5.8% | 5.3–6.2% | 4.6% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 4.1% | 3.8–4.4% | 3.4% | |
| Errands alone | 9.8% | 8.9–10.7% | 7.9% | |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Oregon figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau.