Where Westville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Westville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Westville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Westville
Dental care lags in Westville
43.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 21% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Westville
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.7%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Westville
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.2%), vs 16.8% across Florida. No reliable transportation (13.1% vs 9.1%) and utility shut-off threats (11.5% vs 8.6%) are higher too. 26.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% 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 Florida figure falls outside Westville’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Westville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
4.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
26.9% of Westville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Out of every 100 Westville adults…
Westville runs above FL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Westville
No hospital or community health center in Westville 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 Westville; ≈ 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 Westville adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Westville runs above Florida.
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.
Westville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caryville | — | — | — | — |
Caryville: 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 Westville adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Westville
Why doesn’t Westville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Westville.
What hospital is closest to Westville?
Northwest Florida Community Hospital in Chipley, 17.5 miles in a straight line from Westville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Westville?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Pancare - Bonifay in Bonifay, 9.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Westville.
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. 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.