Photo: Quint2724 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Westwood is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns
Westwood differs from Kansas on 26 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 24 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Westwood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Westwood
COPD and stroke are less common in Westwood
Westwood runs below Kansas on seven chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.8% vs 6.7%), stroke (2% vs 3.2%) and heart disease (4.2% vs 6.4%). Conditions ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Westwood doesn’t win on
19.1% of adults binge drink, vs 16.3% across Kansas, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Westwood is an active town
Only 16.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.6% across Kansas. 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 Kansas figure falls outside Westwood’s likely range.
What’s behind Westwood’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Westwood is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than almost every town); the weakest is obesity, still better than 82%.
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’s median household income is $118,250; among the 5,990 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($89K–$148K), it’s healthier than 98%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Westwood adults…
Westwood runs below KS on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kansas
Share of adults, with the Kansas figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Westwood
No hospital or community health center in Westwood 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; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Westwood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Westwood adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Westwood does better than Kansas.
1 in 4 Westwood 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.
2.9% of Westwood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Westwood and the towns around it
Westwood’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 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 | A+ | 30.3% | 7.9% | 8.5% | CDC place |
| Fairway | A+ | 29.4% | 8.2% | 7.4% | CDC place |
| Roeland Park | A | 31.7% | 8.1% | 9.8% | CDC place |
| Westwood Hills | — | — | — | — |
Westwood Hills: 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 Westwood adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Westwood
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Westwood is better than Kansas on 24 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Kansas figure falls inside Westwood’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Westwood | KS | U.S. | vs KS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 10.5%8.6–12.7 | 18% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 8.6%7.3–10.1 | 12.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.3–15.1 | 16% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.3%26.9–34.1 | 36.5% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 7.9%6.8–9.1 | 11.4% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.6%26.1–31.2 | 34.4% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.6%33–38.3 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 20.4%18.4–22.6 | 25.5% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.3%8.2–10.5 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.7%7–8.5 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.2%3.7–4.9 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.8%3–4.7 | 6.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2%1.8–2.3 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 3.1%2.5–3.8 | 11.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.5%6.3–11.1 | 14% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 16.5%13.7–19.6 | 25.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.1%16.9–21.4 | 16.3% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.3%26.3–32.2 | 34.3% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.7%4.3–7.7 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.1%75.5–80.5 | 76.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 76.4%74.1–78.5 | 64.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.9%85.8–89.7 | 84.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.3%71.5–77 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.2%65.8–72.4 | 63.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.1%74.1–83.4 | 74.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.2%17–21.9 | 20.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 27%24.1–30.2 | 30.9% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 15.4%13.2–18.1 | 21.1% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6%4.3–8.2 | 13% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.6%5–8.5 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.8%3.8–6.1 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.1%3.3–5.2 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 2.9%1.9–4.3 | 7.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21.7%18.8–25.2 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 7.9%6.5–9.6 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.4%8.6–12.5 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.3%4.6–6 | 7.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.6%2.2–3 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.8%3.9–5.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2%1.6–2.4 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Kansas figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Westwood
Is Westwood a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Westwood is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns: A+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 98%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Westwood?
CDC estimates 30.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.9% and 34.1%, against 36.5% across Kansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Westwood?
University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, 1.3 miles in a straight line from Westwood’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Westwood have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.3–7.7%), against 9.9% across Kansas.
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 more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Westwood.
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. 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.