Paul Cuffe Farm · Photo: Cortikal · CC BY-SA 3.0Within Massachusetts, Westport is healthier than 20% of graded towns
Westport differs from Massachusetts on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 02790, 02791. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Westport
Massachusetts sets a high bar
Westport is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns, but only 20% of the 279 Massachusetts towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Westport
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.3%), vs 8.5% across Massachusetts. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.4%), vs 5.8% across Massachusetts. COPD is also above the state: 7.5%, vs 5.9% across Massachusetts. In all, Westport runs above Massachusetts on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Westport, and more people treating it
35.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Massachusetts 30.9%), but 78.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Health varies a lot right around Westport
Grades next door run from Little Compton (A) to Fall River (C−). Westport is a B+. Around town ↓
Westport keeps up with checkups
It beats Massachusetts on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.9% vs 80.9%) and dentist visits (72.7% vs 69.8%). Checkups ↓
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 Westport’s likely range; Westport’s figures come from ZIP codes 02790, 02791, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Westport’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Westport is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns, #223 of 279 in Massachusetts. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 83% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 51%.
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). Westport’s median household income is $96,000; among the 9,172 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($72K–$120K), it’s healthier than 60%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Westport adults…
Westport runs above MA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Westport adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Massachusetts.
Westport and the towns around it
Westport’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westport | B+ | 30% | 10.6% | 14% | ZIP codes |
| Dartmouth | B+ | 29% | 9.8% | 13.3% | ZIP codes |
| North Westport | — | — | — | — | |
| Fall River | C− | 35.3% | 12.5% | 21.3% | CDC place |
North Westport: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Westport
No hospital or community health center in Westport 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 Westport; ≈ 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.
21 miles of trails across 44 parks and preserves
How Westport adults are doing
About the same as Massachusetts on each measure.
1 in 3 Westport adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.8% of Westport adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across Massachusetts.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Westport adults live with a disability (Massachusetts 27.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Westport
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Westport is better than Massachusetts on 9 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Massachusetts figure falls inside Westport’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Westport | MA | U.S. | vs MA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.5%15.2–19.8 | 16.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.1%12.5–15.7 | 12.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%15–18.6 | 16.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30%25.9–34.4 | 27.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.6%9.3–12 | 9.8% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.5%32.5–38.6 | 30.9% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.6%36.4–42.8 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 31.3%28.6–34.2 | 25.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.3%11.1–13.7 | 11.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.3%10.3–12.3 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4%6.6–8.2 | 5.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.5%6.5–8.4 | 5.9% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–3.9 | 3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13%10.7–15.5 | 11.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14%11.9–16 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 22.2%19.2–25.5 | 21.7% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.4%14.2–18.8 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.4%28.7–36.2 | 33.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.1%3.3–5 | 5.2% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.9%81.5–86 | 80.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.7%70.1–75.2 | 69.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.6%90.5–92.8 | 89.7% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.6%75.7–81.2 | 75.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.4%66.8–73.7 | 68.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 82.7%77.9–86.7 | 83.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23%20.4–25.9 | 23.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.6%28.2–35.4 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.7%20–25.8 | 23.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10%8.5–11.8 | 12.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.2%7.9–10.7 | 11.1% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.8%5–6.7 | 7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.1%5.2–6.9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.8%9.9–13.8 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.6%26.3–32.9 | 27.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.7%11.9–15.6 | 11.6% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.5%11.9–15.1 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.7–8.4 | 6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.5–4.4 | 4.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.6%6.7–8.5 | 7.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%2.9–3.7 | 3.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Westport
Is Westport a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Westport is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #223 of 279 in Massachusetts. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 60%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Westport?
CDC estimates 30% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.9% and 34.4%, against 27.7% across Massachusetts and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Westport?
Saint Anne's Hospital in Fall River, 8.9 miles in a straight line from Westport’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Westport have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.3–5%), 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 Westport 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 Westport.
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.