Where Osborn residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Osborn, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Osborn. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Osborn
Cancer runs high in Osborn
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 8.6% across Missouri. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Missouri 18%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Osborn adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Missouri. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Osborn’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8% of Osborn adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Out of every 100 Osborn adults…
Osborn runs above MO on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Osborn is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Missouri. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Osborn as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Osborn
No hospital or community health center in Osborn 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 Osborn; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Osborn adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Osborn adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Osborn 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.
Osborn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colfax Township | — | — | — | — |
Colfax Township: 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 Osborn adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Osborn
Why doesn’t Osborn have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Osborn.
What hospital is closest to Osborn?
Cameron Regional Medical Center in Cameron, 7.0 miles in a straight line from Osborn’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Osborn.
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.