Where Westfield residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Westfield, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Westfield. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Westfield
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Westfield
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 31.8%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Westfield runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 36% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and COPD, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Westfield
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.8%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Westfield
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.4%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. 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 Illinois figure falls outside Westfield’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Westfield adults…
Westfield runs above IL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Westfield is an older town: 36% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Westfield as about how healthy they are.
How Westfield adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Westfield runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Westfield 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Westfield
No hospital or community health center in Westfield 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 Westfield; ≈ 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 Westfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.4% of Westfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Westfield 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 Westfield adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Westfield
Why doesn’t Westfield have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Westfield.
What hospital is closest to Westfield?
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, 15.1 miles in a straight line from Westfield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Westfield.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Illinois 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.