Where Westphalia residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Westphalia, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Westphalia. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Westphalia
Dental care lags in Westphalia
55.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.9% across Kansas. Among those 65 and older, 21.7% have lost all their teeth (Kansas 11.3%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Westphalia
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.7%), vs 14% across Kansas. Habits ↓
COPD runs high in Westphalia
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. Conditions ↓
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 Kansas figure falls outside Westphalia’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Westphalia adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kansas
Share of adults, with the Kansas figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Westphalia adults…
Westphalia runs above KS on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Westphalia
No hospital or community health center in Westphalia 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 Westphalia; ≈ 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 Westphalia adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Westphalia runs above Kansas.
1 in 3 Westphalia 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.2% of Westphalia adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Westphalia 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 Westphalia adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Westphalia
Why doesn’t Westphalia have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Westphalia.
What hospital is closest to Westphalia?
Coffey County Hospital in Burlington, 13.5 miles in a straight line from Westphalia’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Westphalia.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Kansas 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.