Where West Warren residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for West Warren, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Warren. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Warren
Binge drinking is the habit West Warren doesn’t win on
19.9% of adults binge drink, vs 17% across Massachusetts. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Obesity and depression run high in West Warren
1 in 3 adults have obesity (34.6%), vs 27.7% across Massachusetts. 3 in 10 adults have been diagnosed with depression (28.2%), vs 23.8% across Massachusetts. 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 Massachusetts figure falls outside West Warren’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Massachusetts
Share of adults, with the Massachusetts figure marked.
0.4 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 West Warren adults…
West Warren runs above MA on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near West Warren
No hospital or community health center in West Warren 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 West Warren; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Warren adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Massachusetts.
How West Warren adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, West Warren runs above Massachusetts.
1 in 3 West Warren 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.
15.4% of West Warren adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across Massachusetts.
West Warren 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 West Warren adults live with a disability (Massachusetts 27.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in West Warren
Why doesn’t West Warren have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for West Warren.
What hospital is closest to West Warren?
Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer, 6.6 miles in a straight line from West Warren’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 West Warren.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Massachusetts 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.