Where Washburn residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Washburn, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Washburn. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Washburn
Making ends meet is harder in Washburn
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19.3%), vs 13.7% across Missouri. No reliable transportation (11.2% vs 8.4%) and utility shut-off threats (11.5% vs 9%) are higher too. 17% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD and stroke run high in Washburn
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.4%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.3%), vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Washburn runs above Missouri on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Washburn
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (23%), vs 16% across Missouri. Habits ↓
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 Washburn’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.
17% of Washburn adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Out of every 100 Washburn adults…
Washburn runs above MO on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Washburn
No hospital or community health center in Washburn 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 Washburn; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Washburn adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Washburn adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Washburn runs above Missouri.
1 in 3 Washburn 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.
Washburn and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Washburn adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Washburn
Why doesn’t Washburn have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Washburn.
What hospital is closest to Washburn?
Mercy Hospital - Cassville in Cassville, 7.8 miles in a straight line from Washburn’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Washburn?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Access Family Care-- Cassville in Cassville, 8.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Washburn.
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.