Photo: Deathlock97 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Westminster is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns
Westminster differs from California on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Westminster. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Westminster
More Westminster adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.6%), vs 24.6% across California. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Westminster
55.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 14.7% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓
Diabetes, heart disease and stroke run high in Westminster
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (15.8%), vs 11.7% across California. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (6.9%), vs 5.6% across California. Stroke is also above the state: 3.8%, vs 3.1% across California. In all, Westminster runs above California on four 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 California figure falls outside Westminster’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to B.
What’s behind Westminster’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Westminster is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns, #571 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 98% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 11%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Westminster’s median household income is $85,541; among the 10,341 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($64K–$107K), it’s healthier than 34%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Westminster compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.7% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 11.4% (U.S. 15.4%); ever told they have depression, 17% (U.S. 20.6%).
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
3.9 miles of trails across 18 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Westminster adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Out of every 100 Westminster adults…
Westminster runs below CA on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Westminster
1 community health center in Westminster, 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 Westminster; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Westminster adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Westminster runs above California.
2 in 5 Westminster 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.
18.6% of Westminster adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Westminster and the towns around it
Westminster’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 6 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster | C+ | 22.2% | 15.8% | 12.1% | CDC place |
| Garden Grove | B− | 23.1% | 14.1% | 11.4% | CDC place |
| Huntington Beach | A− | 24% | 10.2% | 8.9% | CDC place |
| Fountain Valley | A− | 20.6% | 12.1% | 8.6% | CDC place |
| Seal Beach | A− | 21.3% | 13% | 6.4% | CDC place |
| Midway City | C | 23.3% | 16.9% | 13.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Westminster adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Westminster
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Westminster is better than California on 5 and worse on 12; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Westminster’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Westminster | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.9%24.4–29.4 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%13–16 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.7–18.1 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 22.2%19–25.6 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 15.8%14.2–17.6 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 33%30.3–35.8 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.3%37.2–43.3 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 20%18–22.1 | 20.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 8.6%7.6–9.6 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.7%5.2–6.3 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6.2–7.5 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6%5.4–6.7 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.5–4.1 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.7%12.2–17.5 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.1%10.6–13.8 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 32.6%29.3–36 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.4%9.7–13.2 | 15.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.9%34–41.8 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.6%9.3–12 | 10.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74%71.1–76.8 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.5%52.4–58.4 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.2%83.6–86.7 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.2%73.5–78.7 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 53.3%49.1–57.4 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.1%68.8–80.7 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17%14.9–19.2 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 37.8%34.1–41.6 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 33.9%30.5–37.3 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.9%20.5–25.4 | 17.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15%13.2–16.8 | 14.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.4%6.4–8.3 | 7.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.2%9.2–11.4 | 9.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.6%16.6–20.7 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.4%29.4–35.4 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.6%14.9–18.3 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.8%13.3–16.3 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.7%6–7.4 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.9%6.3–7.5 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.9%8–9.8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%4–4.8 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the California figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Westminster
Is Westminster a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Westminster is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #571 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 34%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Westminster?
CDC estimates 22.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 19% and 25.6%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Westminster?
Huntington Beach Hospital in Huntington Beach, 3.3 miles in a straight line from Westminster’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Westminster have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.3–12%), against 10.6% across California.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Westminster more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Westminster.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The California figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.