Health Profile of Gresham, Oregon
Gresham Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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B
Gresham Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Gresham | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.0 | 78.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.1% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.8% | 15.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Gresham is 78.0 years, about 0.8 years shorter than the Oregon average of 78.8 years. The uninsured rate is 8.1%, higher than the Oregon average of 5.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by about the same share of residents as in Oregon, at 15.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
33,103 residents in Gresham are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,817 506 men · 1,311 women
- 75–84 3,805 1,599 men · 2,206 women
- 65–74 8,382 3,742 men · 4,639 women
- 50–64 19,099 9,312 men · 9,787 women
Younger residents
24,234 residents in Gresham are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 7,477 3,846 boys · 3,631 girls
- 7–12 7,026 3,621 boys · 3,405 girls
- 3–7 5,442 2,727 boys · 2,715 girls
- 0–3 4,290 2,141 boys · 2,148 girls
About 4,178 residents in Gresham (3.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Gresham | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.5% | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.4% | 7.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 28.3% | 30.7% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Gresham is about 26% lower than in Oregon. The rate of cancer in Gresham is about 26% lower than in Oregon.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Gresham | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.5% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 20.4% | 20.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in Gresham is about 21% higher than in Oregon.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 159,066 cigarettes a day, 4.8 million a month, or 58.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.7 million minutes a day and 638.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Gresham is 78.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 16 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Gresham | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.64 | 6.11 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Gresham is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Gresham, Oregon has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Oregon, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Gresham, Oregon.
How healthy is Gresham, Oregon?
Gresham, Oregon has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Gresham, Oregon?
People in Gresham, Oregon can expect to live 78.0 years on average, 0.8 years shorter than the Oregon average of 78.8.
What percentage of Gresham, Oregon residents are uninsured?
8.1% of residents in Gresham, Oregon have no health insurance, about 1 in 12 people, 2.2 points above the Oregon rate of 5.9%.
How common is obesity in Gresham, Oregon?
28.3% of adults in Gresham, Oregon are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 2.3 points below the Oregon rate of 30.7%.
What health issue is more common in Gresham, Oregon than elsewhere?
Compared with Oregon as a whole, binge drinking stands out most: the adult rate here is 19.7%, about 21% higher than the Oregon rate of 16.4%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Gresham, Oregon go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 159,066 cigarettes a day, 4.8 million a month, or 58.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.7 million minutes a day and 638.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Gresham is 78.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 16 lifetimes a year.
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