Where Oakwood residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Oakwood, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Oakwood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oakwood
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Oakwood
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.2%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.9%), vs 8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 5.3%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Oakwood runs above Missouri on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Oakwood, and more people treating it
48.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Missouri 36.5%), but 83.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Missouri figure falls outside Oakwood’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Oakwood adults…
Oakwood runs above MO on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Oakwood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Care in and near Oakwood
No hospital or community health center in Oakwood itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Oakwood; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Oakwood adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Oakwood adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.7% of Oakwood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Oakwood and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladstone | C+ | 38.2% | 12.3% | 15.4% | CDC place |
| Oaks | — | — | — | — | |
| Oakwood Park | — | — | — | — |
Oaks and Oakwood Park: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Oakwood adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Oakwood
Why doesn’t Oakwood have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Oakwood.
What hospital is closest to Oakwood?
NKC Health in North Kansas City, 3.6 miles in a straight line from Oakwood’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Oakwood?
27 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center Northland Family Practice in Kansas City, 0.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Oakwood.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Missouri figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.