What's Going Around in Portland?

Health data for the Portland, Oregon area — April 2026

Here's what respiratory illnesses and infectious diseases look like near Portland, Oregon, based on the latest CDC surveillance data for Oregon. Tap any topic for detailed state-level trends, charts, and forecasts.

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CDC Recommendations at This Level

Vaccination rates are below the safe threshold

  • Your state is below the 95% MMR coverage needed for herd immunity
  • This means your community is more vulnerable if measles is introduced
  • Verify your family's vaccination status and get caught up if needed
  • Talk to your pediatrician if you have questions about vaccine safety

This is general public health guidance based on CDC recommendations — not personal medical advice. Talk to your healthcare provider about what's right for you and your family.

Portland Community Health Snapshot

2022 data

City-specific chronic disease and prevention statistics from the CDC PLACES program , which provides local health estimates for communities across the US.

Chronic Conditions

11.9%
Asthma
5.1%
COPD
9.0%
Diabetes
28.2%
Obesity
7.1%
Cancer
5.0%
Heart Disease
2.7%
Stroke
27.5%
High BP
30.5%
High Cholesterol

Mental Health

30.1%
Depression
18.2%
Poor Mental Health

Health Behaviors

11.5%
Smoking
17.4%
Binge Drinking
17.0%
Inactive
28.2%
Sleep Deprived

Prevention & Access

7.0%
Uninsured
70.5%
Annual Checkup
66.3%
Dental Visit

Source: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2024 release. Age-adjusted prevalence estimates. Learn more

About this data: Infectious disease surveillance (flu, COVID, RSV, measles) is reported at the state level. This page uses Oregon data as the best available indicator for the Portland area. The health snapshot above shows Portland-specific estimates from CDC PLACES (2022 data).

See the full Oregon health dashboard for more detail.

Frequently Asked Questions

What illnesses are going around in Portland, Oregon right now?

Based on Oregon state surveillance data (which covers Portland), flu activity is low, RSV is moderate, COVID-19 is low, and Oregon has reported 7 measles cases in 2026. Click any topic above for detailed trends and charts.

Is the flu bad in Portland right now?

Flu activity in Oregon (which includes Portland) is currently low with 0.0% ILI. The trend is declining, which is good news. See the Oregon flu page for weekly trend charts.

What are the biggest health issues in Portland?

According to the CDC PLACES dataset (2022 data), Portland residents face these key health challenges: High Cholesterol (30.5%), Depression (30.1%), Obesity (28.2%). The community health snapshot on this page shows 18 health measures specific to Portland.

Does Portland have its own health data, or is this state-level?

This page combines two types of CDC data. The infectious disease section (flu, COVID, RSV, measles) shows Oregon state-level surveillance, which is the most reliable available indicator for the Portland area. The Community Health Snapshot below shows Portland-specific chronic disease and prevention data from the CDC PLACES program, which provides city-level estimates for all 50 states. State infectious disease data reflects overall trends that apply to communities within the state, including Portland.

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