Where Westside residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Westside, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Westside. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Westside
More Westside adults get no exercise
1 in 2 adults get no exercise outside work (48.6%), about twice the California rate. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Westside
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (24.2%), more than twice the California rate. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Westside
1 in 4 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (26.1%), 4 times the California rate. Food insecurity (56.1% vs 17.9%) and no reliable transportation (27.5% vs 9.3%) are higher too. 55.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Westside’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
55.5% of Westside adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Out of every 100 Westside adults…
Westside runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Westside
No hospital or community health center in Westside 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 Westside; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Westside adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Westside adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Westside runs above California.
2 in 5 Westside 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.
Westside 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 Westside adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Westside
Why doesn’t Westside have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Westside.
What hospital is closest to Westside?
Coalinga Regional Medical Center in Coalinga, 20.9 miles in a straight line from Westside’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 Westside.
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. 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.