Derby Historic District · Photo: James Shelton32 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Osaka residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Osaka, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Osaka. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Osaka
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Osaka
1 in 7 adults have COPD (15.2%), more than twice the Virginia rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12%), about twice the Virginia rate. Stroke is also above the state: 5.8%, vs 3.3% across Virginia. In all, Osaka runs above Virginia on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Osaka
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (25.2%), about twice the Virginia rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Osaka
50.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 31.4% have lost all their teeth (Virginia 11.1%). 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 Virginia figure falls outside Osaka’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Osaka adults…
Osaka runs above VA on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Virginia
Share of adults, with the Virginia figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Osaka adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Care in and near Osaka
No hospital or community health center in Osaka 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 Osaka; ≈ 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 Osaka adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Osaka runs above Virginia.
1 in 3 Osaka 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.
25.8% of Osaka adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Osaka 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 Osaka adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Osaka
Why doesn’t Osaka have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Osaka.
What hospital is closest to Osaka?
Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap, 6.1 miles in a straight line from Osaka’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 Osaka?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Appalachia Family Health Center in Appalachia, 3.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Osaka.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Virginia 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.