Where Oso residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Oso, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Oso. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oso
Depression is more common in Oso
1 in 3 adults have been diagnosed with depression (31.2%), vs 25.1% across Washington. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19.6%, vs 16.4% across Washington. Mind & connection ↓
COPD and asthma run high in Oso
1 in 16 adults have COPD (6.4%), vs 5.1% across Washington. 1 in 7 adults have asthma (13.4%), vs 10.7% across Washington. In all, Oso runs above Washington on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Washington figure falls outside Oso’s likely range.
How Oso adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Oso runs above Washington.
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Out of every 100 Oso adults…
Oso runs above WA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Oso
No hospital or community health center in Oso 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 Oso; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Oso adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.1% of Oso adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Oso 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 Oso adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Oso
Why doesn’t Oso have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Oso.
What hospital is closest to Oso?
Cascade Valley Hospital in Arlington, 11.4 miles in a straight line from Oso’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Oso.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Washington 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.