Gov. John Hopwood Mickey House · Photo: Ammodramus · CC0Where Osceola residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Osceola, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Osceola. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Osceola
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Osceola
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.4%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.6%), vs 24% across Nebraska. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.5%, vs 6.1% across Nebraska. In all, Osceola runs above Nebraska on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Osceola, and more people treating it
37% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 81% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.5% 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 Nebraska figure falls outside Osceola’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Osceola adults…
Osceola runs above NE on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Osceola adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Care in and near Osceola
1 hospital in Osceola, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Osceola; ≈ 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 Nebraska
Share of adults, with the Nebraska figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Osceola adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Osceola 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.
7.3% of Osceola adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Osceola 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 Osceola adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Osceola
Why doesn’t Osceola have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Osceola.
What hospital is closest to Osceola?
Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Health Center in Osceola, 0.6 miles in a straight line from Osceola’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Osceola.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Nebraska 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.