Photo: Daniel Mayer (mav) · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Westmorland is healthier than 53%
Westmorland differs from California on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 23 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Westmorland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Westmorland
More Westmorland adults get no exercise
45.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.6% across California. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Westmorland
39.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 30.6% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Westmorland
44.1% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 17.9% across California (more than twice the California rate). Utility shut-off threats (18.8% vs 7.3%) and no reliable transportation (21.7% vs 9.3%) are higher too. 45.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Westmorland is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Westmorland is healthier than 4%. Against the 457 towns with similar household incomes ($22K–$36K), it’s healthier than 53%. Health Grade ↓
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 Westmorland’s likely range.
What’s behind Westmorland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Westmorland is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 25% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Westmorland’s median household income is $28,839; among the 457 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($22K–$36K), it’s healthier than 53%, about where its income would put it.
Where Westmorland compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.3% (U.S. 7.9%).
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Westmorland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
45.6% of Westmorland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Out of every 100 Westmorland adults…
Westmorland runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Westmorland residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Westmorland
No hospital or community health center in Westmorland 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 Westmorland; ≈ 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 Westmorland adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Westmorland runs above California.
2 in 5 Westmorland 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.
Westmorland and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westmorland | D− | 39.5% | 20.3% | 18.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Westmorland adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Westmorland
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Westmorland is better than California on 1 and worse on 23; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Westmorland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Westmorland | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 43.7%38.2–49.3 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.4%19.6–25.6 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.5%17.9–23.3 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.5%32–47.6 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 20.3%17.8–23.1 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39.2%35.2–43.5 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.5%34.2–43 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.5%22.5–28.7 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.2%9–11.7 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.3%4.7–5.9 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.3%8.3–10.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9%7.7–10.6 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.3%4.7–6 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 30.6%25.5–35.7 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.2%15.1–21.7 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 45.1%38.9–51.6 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.5%11–16.2 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43%36.2–49.9 | 35.1% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 27.6%21.6–34 | 10.6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 69.8%65.4–73.8 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 39.3%35.7–43 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 78.9%75.7–82 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.8%69.7–75.8 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 48%42.2–53.7 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 62%52.1–71.1 | 75.7% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.2%18.9–25.9 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 39.1%33.8–45 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.8%27.4–36.7 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 44.1%37.7–50.5 | 17.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 32.2%27.6–37 | 14.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 18.8%16.1–21.7 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 21.7%18.5–25.1 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 45.6%39.1–52 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 48.3%42.5–54.3 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 27.5%23.8–31.4 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 24.6%21.1–28.3 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.6%8.5–10.9 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 15.7%13.5–18 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 16%13.7–18.6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 10%8.6–11.6 | 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 Westmorland
Is Westmorland a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Westmorland is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns: D− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Westmorland?
CDC estimates 39.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 32% and 47.6%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Westmorland?
Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District in Brawley, 6.8 miles in a straight line from Westmorland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Westmorland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 27.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 21.6–34%), 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 Westmorland more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Westmorland.
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.