Photo: Jzela Iraheta · CC BY 3.0On CDC estimates, Westlake is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns
Westlake differs from Florida on 21 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 20 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Westlake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Westlake
COPD and heart disease are less common in Westlake
Westlake runs below Florida on nine chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.5% vs 7.2%), heart disease (3.9% vs 7.5%) and stroke (2.1% vs 3.8%). A young population is part of it: only 8% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%). Conditions ↓
Westlake is an active town
Only 18.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.3% across Florida. The town has 13 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve. Habits ↓
Few Westlake adults smoke
8.4% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 12.4% across Florida. 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 Florida figure falls outside Westlake’s likely range.
What’s behind Westlake’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Westlake is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns, #8 of 636 in Florida. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 97% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 86%.
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). Westlake’s median household income is $131,925; among the 4,348 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($99K–$165K), it’s healthier than 92%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Westlake adults…
Westlake runs below FL on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Westlake residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
13 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Westlake
No hospital or community health center in Westlake 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 Westlake; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Westlake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Westlake adults are doing
About the same as Florida on each measure.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.4% of Westlake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Westlake and the towns around it
Westlake has the best Health Grade of the 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake | A+ | 24.7% | 8.8% | 8.4% | CDC place |
| The Acreage | B+ | 26.9% | 11.5% | 12.5% | CDC place |
| Loxahatchee Groves | A− | 24.7% | 11.4% | 11.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Westlake adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Westlake
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Westlake is better than Florida on 20 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Westlake’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Westlake | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.9%11.1–14.9 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.7%8.5–11.1 | 14.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%12.7–16.3 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 24.7%20.3–29.3 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.8%7.6–10.1 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 25.4%22.6–28.3 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.7%27.6–34.2 | 39% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 18.8%16.6–21 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.9%7.9–10 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.2%5.6–6.8 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.9%3.4–4.3 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.5%3–4.1 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.1%1.9–2.4 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.5%6–9.2 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.4%6.8–10.3 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 18.1%15.2–21.3 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.6%13.9–19.6 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.2%31–41.3 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.9%8.8–13.4 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.5%73.1–79.8 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.8%63.2–69.9 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.6%85.7–89.3 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.2%69.9–76.4 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.1%60.1–69.6 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.7%72.9–85.1 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.7%13.5–18.3 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.6%19.6–25.5 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.9%9.7–12.2 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11%9.7–12.4 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.7%5.9–7.6 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.9%6.2–7.5 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.4%7.4–9.5 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21.4%18.4–24.5 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.3%7.1–9.5 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.7%9.3–12.3 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.3%3.8–4.8 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%3.1–4 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.2%4.5–6 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.3%2.1–2.7 | 4.1% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Florida figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Westlake
Is Westlake a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Westlake is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #8 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 92%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Westlake?
CDC estimates 24.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 20.3% and 29.3%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Westlake?
HCA Florida Palms West Hospital in Loxahatchee, 5.8 miles in a straight line from Westlake’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Westlake have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.8–13.4%), against 15.9% across Florida.
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 Westlake more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Westlake.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Florida 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.