On CDC estimates, Westwood Lakes is healthier than 47% of U.S. towns
Westwood Lakes differs from Florida on 16 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Westwood Lakes. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Westwood Lakes
3 in 10 working-age adults in Westwood Lakes have no health insurance
30% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 15.9% across Florida. Checkups ↓
More Westwood Lakes adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35%), vs 26.3% across Florida. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Westwood Lakes
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (22.5%), vs 16.8% across Florida. Housing insecurity (16.8% vs 13.9%) is higher too. 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 Westwood Lakes’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to B.
What’s behind Westwood Lakes’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Westwood Lakes is healthier than 47% of U.S. towns, #376 of 636 in Florida. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 93% of U.S. towns); diabetes 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 Lakes’ median household income is $86,040; among the 10,312 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($65K–$108K), it’s healthier than 37%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Westwood Lakes compares well: arthritis, 21.9% (U.S. 25.3%); asthma, 7.9% (U.S. 9.9%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.8% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Westwood Lakes 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.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.3% of Westwood Lakes adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Out of every 100 Westwood Lakes adults…
Westwood Lakes runs below FL on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Westwood Lakes
No hospital or community health center in Westwood Lakes 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 Westwood Lakes; ≈ 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 Lakes adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Westwood Lakes does better than Florida.
A hello is a start.
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Westwood Lakes and the towns around it
Westwood Lakes’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Lakes | B− | 28.2% | 16.6% | 10.3% | CDC place |
| Kendale Lakes | B− | 28.2% | 15.7% | 9.6% | CDC place |
| Olympia Heights | B− | 27.4% | 16.1% | 9% | CDC place |
| Westchester | B− | 27.7% | 15.7% | 9.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Westwood Lakes adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Westwood Lakes
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Westwood Lakes is better than Florida on 7 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Westwood Lakes’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Westwood Lakes | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.6%21.4–28.1 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.6–17.7 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.3%11.7–15 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.2%23.6–33.1 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.6%14.5–18.9 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 34.2%30.8–37.6 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.2%34.6–41.9 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.9%19.3–24.7 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 7.9%6.9–8.9 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.8%6.2–7.6 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%6.8–8.6 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.4%4.6–6.2 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.3–4.2 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.1%10–14.4 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.3%8.6–12.2 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 35%30.5–39.6 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14%11.8–16.3 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36%31.8–40.6 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 30%25.4–35 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.1%72.9–79 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51.9%48.6–55.1 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87%85.2–88.7 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.8%75.9–81.3 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.3%53.7–63 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.1%64.8–78.9 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 12.7%10.7–14.9 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.9%22.8–29.3 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.5%20.5–24.7 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.8%15–18.7 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.6%8.4–10.8 | 8.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.8%9.8–11.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.3%16.5–20.2 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.7%27.8–35.9 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.1%14.7–19.8 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.9%12.1–15.9 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.2%7.3–9.3 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 9%7.8–10.2 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8%6.9–9.2 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.3–5.8 | 4.1% | 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 Florida figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Westwood Lakes
Is Westwood Lakes a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Westwood Lakes is healthier than 47% of U.S. towns: B− for health, #376 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 37%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Westwood Lakes?
CDC estimates 28.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.6% and 33.1%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Westwood Lakes?
HCA Florida Kendall Hospital in Miami, 2.5 miles in a straight line from Westwood Lakes’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Westwood Lakes have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 30% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 25.4–35%), 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 Westwood Lakes more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Westwood Lakes.
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.