Photo: Jeff Jason II (jeffjason.com) AKA UmassThrower · CC BY-SA 3.0Within Massachusetts, Westfield is healthier than 14% of graded towns
Westfield trails Massachusetts on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Westfield. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Westfield
Massachusetts sets a high bar
Westfield is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns, but only 14% of the 279 Massachusetts towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Depression is more common in Westfield
3 in 10 adults have been diagnosed with depression (28.5%), vs 23.8% across Massachusetts. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19%, vs 16.2% across Massachusetts. Mind & connection ↓
Health varies a lot right around Westfield
Grades next door run from Southampton (A) to Holyoke (D). Westfield is a B. Around town ↓
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 Westfield’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Westfield’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Westfield is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns, #239 of 279 in Massachusetts. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 79% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 19%).
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). Westfield’s median household income is $87,753; among the 10,175 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($66K–$110K), it’s healthier than 53%, about where its income would put it.
How Westfield adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Westfield runs above Massachusetts.
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Westfield and the towns around it
Westfield’s Health Grade ranks 6th of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield | B | 31.6% | 10.1% | 13.3% | CDC place |
| Russell | B+ | 31.3% | 9.1% | 12.8% | ZIP codes |
| West Springfield Town | C+ | 33.3% | 11.2% | 14.8% | CDC place |
| Agawam Town | B+ | 31.5% | 10.4% | 12.7% | CDC place |
| Montgomery | — | — | — | — | |
| Granville | B+ | 31.4% | 10.3% | 12.9% | ZIP codes |
| Holyoke | D | 38.3% | 15% | 17.1% | CDC place |
| Southampton | A | 23.6% | 9.1% | 10.8% | ZIP 01073 |
Montgomery: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Westfield adults…
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Care in and near Westfield
1 hospital in Westfield, plus the nearest just outside it.
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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Massachusetts
Share of adults, with the Massachusetts figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Westfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Massachusetts.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.3% of Westfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across Massachusetts.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Westfield adults live with a disability (Massachusetts 27.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Westfield
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Westfield is better than Massachusetts on 0 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Massachusetts figure falls inside Westfield’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Westfield | MA | U.S. | vs MA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.6%16.4–20.7 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%12.9–16 | 12.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19%17–21 | 16.2% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.6%27–36.2 | 27.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.1%8.8–11.4 | 9.8% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.2%29.2–35.1 | 30.9% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.4%31.1–37.5 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29%26.3–31.5 | 25.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.9%11.5–14.3 | 11.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.3%8.5–10.1 | 8.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4%5.7–7 | 5.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7%6.2–7.9 | 5.9% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.1%9.1–13.3 | 11.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.3%11.5–15.2 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 24.6%21.4–27.8 | 21.7% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.9%15.3–20.6 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.5%31.3–39.9 | 33.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.1%4.3–6 | 5.2% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.4%77.5–83 | 80.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.1%67.2–72.9 | 69.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.2%86.7–89.6 | 89.7% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.2%73.4–78.7 | 75.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.2%65.2–73 | 68.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.8%76.5–86.3 | 83.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.5%25.2–31.7 | 23.8% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 36.5%32.6–40.4 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.6%23.4–29.7 | 23.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.1%11.4–15 | 12.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.5%10–13.1 | 11.1% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.7%6.7–8.7 | 7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.2%7.2–9.2 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.3%14.3–18.5 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.2%28.9–35.5 | 27.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.9%12.3–15.6 | 11.6% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.9%14.2–17.6 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%6–7.5 | 6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.5%4–4.9 | 4.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.6%7.7–9.5 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.2–3.8 | 3.1% | 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 Massachusetts figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Westfield
Is Westfield a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Westfield is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #239 of 279 in Massachusetts. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 53%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Westfield?
CDC estimates 31.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 27% and 36.2%, against 27.7% across Massachusetts and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Westfield?
Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield, 2.0 miles in a straight line from Westfield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Westfield have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.3–6%), against 5.2% across Massachusetts.
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 Westfield more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Westfield.
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. 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.