Photo: David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA · CC BY 2.0On CDC estimates, Westville is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
Westville differs from Indiana on 25 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 23 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Westville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Westville
Smoking is more common in Westville
1 in 3 adults smoke cigarettes (33.9%), about twice the Indiana rate. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Westville
1 in 4 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (24.6%), 3 times the Indiana rate. Food insecurity (38.7% vs 14.7%) and no reliable transportation (19.9% vs 7.7%) are higher too. 34.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Westville adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (38.3%), vs 24.9% across Indiana. 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 Indiana figure falls outside Westville’s likely range.
What’s behind Westville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Westville is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns, #586 of 589 in Indiana. All seven of Westville’s estimates fall in the lowest 11% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is smoking: 33.9% of adults, against 15.7% across Indiana and 11.8% nationally.
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). Westville’s median household income is $60,794; among the 9,127 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$76K), it’s healthier than 1%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Westville compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.9% (U.S. 7.9%).
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
0 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.
34.4% of Westville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Out of every 100 Westville adults…
Westville runs below IN on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Westville residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Indiana. Arthritis and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Westville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Westville adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Westville runs above Indiana.
2 in 5 Westville 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.
Westville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westville | D− | 46.2% | 15.8% | 33.9% | CDC place |
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 (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Westville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Westville is better than Indiana on 2 and worse on 23; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Westville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Westville | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 35.4%31.4–39.8 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.1–20.9 | 13.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 23.3%20.8–26.1 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 46.2%39.8–52.5 | 38.4% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 15.8%14–17.9 | 13% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43%39–47 | 37.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34%30.4–37.9 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.4%21.7–27.3 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–12.1 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.9%4.4–5.5 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.3–8 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 11.6%10.1–13.3 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.6–4.4 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.9%14–20.1 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 33.9%30.1–37.9 | 15.7% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 38.3%33.5–43.4 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 17.6%14.4–20.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44.2%38.2–50.4 | 37.1% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 20.5%17.2–24.9 | 8.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.5%68.3–76.3 | 79.7% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 43.2%39.8–46.6 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 72.1%68.8–75.3 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 66.7%62.9–70.4 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 54.4%49.6–59.2 | 66.3% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.3%70.5–83.4 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.2%21.8–28.9 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 40.5%35.5–45.2 | 32.8% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.6%27.6–35.5 | 23.2% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 38.7%34.4–42.7 | 14.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 27.5%24–30.8 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 24.6%21.8–27.2 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 19.9%17.4–22.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 34.4%30.4–38.2 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44.1%39.4–49.1 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.3%16–21 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 24.5%21.6–27.7 | 15% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.7%6.8–8.8 | 7.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 10.2%9–11.5 | 5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.7%11.9–15.8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.3%6.4–8.4 | 3.7% | 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 Indiana figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Westville
Is Westville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Westville is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #586 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 1%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Westville?
CDC estimates 46.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 39.8% and 52.5%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Westville?
Northwest Health - Porter in Valparaiso, 7.8 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.
How many people in Westville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 20.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 17.2–24.9%), against 8.9% across Indiana.
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 Westville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Westville.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Indiana 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.