On CDC estimates, Westwood is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns
Westwood differs from California on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 16 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Westwood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Westwood
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Westwood
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 5.6% across California. Cancer is also above the state: 10.6%, vs 6.4% across California. In all, Westwood runs above California on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Westwood
52.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 17.2% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Westwood
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.8%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
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 Westwood’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
What’s behind Westwood’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Westwood is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 59% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 8%).
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). Westwood’s median household income is $59,375; among the 8,750 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$74K), it’s healthier than 35%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Westwood compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 7.5% (U.S. 11%).
Out of every 100 Westwood adults…
Westwood runs above CA on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Westwood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
Care in and near Westwood
1 community health center in Westwood, 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 Westwood; ≈ 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 Westwood adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Westwood runs above California.
1 in 3 Westwood 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% of Westwood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Westwood and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood | C− | 35% | 14.5% | 16.8% | CDC place |
| Clear Creek | — | — | — | — |
Clear Creek: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Westwood adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Westwood
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Westwood is better than California on 2 and worse on 16; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Westwood’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Westwood | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.3%22.3–30.7 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%15.5–20.5 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.9%16.7–21.4 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35%27–43.8 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.5%12.4–16.8 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.2%35.7–45 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.4%35.7–45.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 31.7%28–35.7 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.3%10–12.8 | 9.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.6%9.5–11.8 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.3%8.1–10.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10%8.4–11.9 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.9%4.3–5.5 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.2%14–20.9 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.8%13.7–20.2 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.9%22–32.7 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15%12.3–18 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.2%32.2–47 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.5%6–9.3 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.4%71.7–78.9 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.3%48.3–56.5 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.1%85.3–88.8 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.5%73.1–79.7 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.3%54.6–66.1 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.1%61.6–78.4 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.9%21.3–29 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 33.4%28.1–39.1 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25%21.1–29.2 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.6%13.5–20.2 | 17.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.8%10.8–15.2 | 14.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.8%6.6–9.1 | 7.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.3%8–10.8 | 9.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18%14.8–21.8 | 15.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.9%33.8–44.8 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.1%17–23.5 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17%14.7–19.5 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.3%8.1–10.6 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.5%5.6–7.4 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.8%9.3–12.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.5%4.7–6.3 | 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 Westwood
Is Westwood a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Westwood is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 35%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Westwood?
CDC estimates 35% of adults have obesity, likely between 27% and 43.8%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Westwood?
Seneca District Hospital in Chester, 12.2 miles in a straight line from Westwood’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Westwood have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6–9.3%), 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 Westwood more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Westwood.
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.