Healthcare in Damascus, OR
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.2%
1.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
27.8%
4.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.9%
1.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
4.4pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
34.3%
Arthritis
29.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.6%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
16.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.8%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.6%
Mobility
12.4%
Cognitive
12.8%
Hearing
7.0%
Vision
3.8%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
6.9%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.6 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.8 mi
Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center | 5.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Adventist Health Portland | 8.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital | 8.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center | 8.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | 10.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Damascus has an obesity rate of 34.2%, which is 1.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 27.8%, 4.3pp above the national average. About 6.2% of adults lack health insurance. 74.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.6 out of 5.