Healthcare in Gaston, OR

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

34.4%

1.7pp below the national average

Depression Rate

27.4%

3.9pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.4%

2.5pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.7%

3.9pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

33.6%

Arthritis

24.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.7%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

17.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

27.4%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

26.6%

Mobility

10.6%

Cognitive

13.8%

Hearing

5.8%

Vision

3.7%

Self-Care

2.9%

Independent Living

6.9%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

8.2 mi

Hillsboro Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Hillsboro Medical Center8.2 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Providence Newberg Medical Center10.8 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Westside13.3 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Willamette Valley Medical Center16.8 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Providence St Vincent Medical Center18.8 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓

Gaston has an obesity rate of 34.4%, which is 1.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 27.4%, 3.9pp above the national average. About 6.7% of adults lack health insurance. 69.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.8 out of 5.