Rackett Grange Hall # 318 · Photo: Ammodramus · CC0Where Oshkosh residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Oshkosh, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Oshkosh. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oshkosh
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Oshkosh
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.1% across Nebraska. In all, Oshkosh runs above Nebraska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Oshkosh adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32%), vs 24.3% across Nebraska. Habits ↓
In Oshkosh, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 9.8% of working-age adults are uninsured (Nebraska 9.9%), yet 20.2% say their health is fair or poor, vs 16.1% across the state. 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 Oshkosh’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Oshkosh adults…
Oshkosh runs above NE on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Nebraska
Share of adults, with the Nebraska figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Oshkosh adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Care in and near Oshkosh
No hospital or community health center in Oshkosh 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 Oshkosh; ≈ 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).
How Oshkosh adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Oshkosh 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 Oshkosh adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Oshkosh 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 Oshkosh adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Oshkosh
Why doesn’t Oshkosh have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Oshkosh.
What hospital is closest to Oshkosh?
Garden County Health Services in Oshkosh, 1.6 miles in a straight line from Oshkosh’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 Oshkosh.
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.