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Pendleton, OR Health Statistics
36.1% of adults have obesity and 11.1% have diabetes, among about 17,107 residents.
- Obesity
- 36.1%
- #197 of 411 · +2.8 pts
- Diabetes
- 11.1%
- #311 of 411 · -1.0 pts
- Smoking
- 14.2%
- +1.4 pts
- Uninsured (18-64)
- 9.8%
- -1.3 pts
How it compares
Largest differences from the U.S. average
Higher than the U.S.
- Asthma12.3% vs 10.2%
- Cognitive16.3% vs 14.3%
- Depression24.3% vs 21.6%
Lower than the U.S.
- Physical inactivity21.7% vs 25.2%
- High cholesterol31.7% vs 36.4%
- Uninsured (18-64)9.8% vs 11.1%
Health measures
Pendleton, OR compared with Oregon and the U.S.
Health outcomes
| Adults with | Here | OR | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.1%+2.8 pts | 33.7% | 33.3% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 11.1%-1.0 pts | 11.2% | 12.1% |
| High blood pressure | 31.5%-2.9 pts | 32.7% | 34.4% |
| High cholesterol (among those screened) | 31.7%-4.7 pts | 34.4% | 36.4% |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4%about the same | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.3%about the same | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Current asthma | 12.3%+2.1 pts | 11.9% | 10.2% |
| COPD | 7.3%+0.8 pts | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 8.2%about the same | 8.9% | 7.7% |
| Arthritis | 27.5%+2.3 pts | 27.4% | 25.2% |
| Depression | 24.3%+2.7 pts | 27.1% | 21.6% |
| All teeth lost (age 65+) | 13.8%+1.2 pts | 12.5% | 12.6% |
Health behaviors
| Adults with | Here | OR | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current smoking | 14.2%+1.4 pts | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| Binge drinking | 17.6%+1.7 pts | 15.4% | 15.9% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 21.7%-3.5 pts | 20.1% | 25.2% |
| Short sleep (under 7 hours) | 32.6%-3.5 pts | 30.7% | 36.1% |
Prevention
| Adults with | Here | OR | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| No health insurance (age 18 to 64) | 9.8%-1.3 pts | 8.5% | 11.1% |
| Routine checkup in the past year | 72.1%-4.7 pts | 72.6% | 76.8% |
| Dental visit in the past year | 61.6%about the same | 64.6% | 61.7% |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (if high) | 70.2%-5.3 pts | 71.4% | 75.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 81.1%-5.1 pts | 83.9% | 86.2% |
| Colorectal cancer screening (age 45 to 75) | 63.4%about the same | 63.4% | 63.7% |
| Mammogram in the past 2 years (women 50 to 74) | 76.6%+0.5 pts | 77.6% | 76.1% |
Share of adults (18 and older unless noted), crude prevalence. Differences are compared with the U.S.; green is better than the national rate, red is worse. These are model-based estimates, not counts.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the obesity rate in Pendleton, OR?
- About 36.1% of adults in Pendleton, OR have obesity, compared with 33.7% in Oregon and 33.3% nationwide. That ranks #197 of 411 cities and towns in Oregon.
- How common is diabetes in Pendleton, OR?
- About 11.1% of adults have diagnosed diabetes (Oregon 11.2%, U.S. 12.1%).
- What share of adults smoke in Pendleton, OR?
- About 14.2% of adults currently smoke cigarettes, compared with 12.8% nationwide.
- How accurate are these numbers?
- They are CDC model-based estimates built from national survey data and local population data, not counts from local health records. Small areas have wider margins of error.
Source: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health · Last updated 12/01/2025 · 2025 release. Share of adults, crude prevalence.