Photo: Kenneth C. Zirkel · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Westbrook is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns
Westbrook differs from Maine on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 15 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Westbrook. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Westbrook
Binge drinking is the habit Westbrook doesn’t win on
17.9% of adults binge drink, vs 15.5% across Maine, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Heart disease and COPD are less common in Westbrook
Westbrook runs below Maine on six chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (5.7% vs 7.6%), COPD (6.4% vs 8.4%) and diabetes (8.9% vs 11.2%). Conditions ↓
Westbrook is an active town
Only 18.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.1% across Maine. The town has 33 miles of trails across 17 parks and preserves. 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 Maine figure falls outside Westbrook’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Westbrook’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Westbrook is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns, #28 of 143 in Maine. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 92% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 30%).
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). Westbrook’s median household income is $85,038; among the 10,402 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($64K–$106K), it’s healthier than 86%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
33 miles of trails across 17 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Westbrook adults…
Westbrook runs below ME on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Westbrook
No hospital or community health center in Westbrook 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 Westbrook; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Westbrook adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
How Westbrook adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Westbrook 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.
12.9% of Westbrook adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Westbrook and the towns around it
Westbrook’s Health Grade ranks 6th of 6 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
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Westbrook adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Westbrook
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Westbrook is better than Maine on 15 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Maine figure falls inside Westbrook’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Westbrook | ME | U.S. | vs ME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.7%13.9–17.6 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.6%11.2–14 | 14.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%16.4–20.2 | 17.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.8%24.3–31.7 | 32.7% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.9%7.8–10 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.2%28.9–33.8 | 35.7% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.2%29.7–34.7 | 37.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 26%24–28.1 | 32% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 12.4%11.1–13.7 | 12.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.7–9.1 | 9.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 7.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.4%5.6–7.2 | 8.4% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.6–3.2 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.2%10.2–14.4 | 14.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.4%10.6–14.3 | 14.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 18.4%16.1–21.1 | 23.1% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.9%15.6–20.4 | 15.5% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.4%28.1–34.9 | 32.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.3%6.1–8.7 | 7.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.9%76.3–81.5 | 81.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.3%65.7–70.8 | 63.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.4%84.7–88 | 87.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72%69.2–74.6 | 76.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.7%67.6–73.8 | 70.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.2%75.6–84.3 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.6%24–29.4 | 26.9% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.2%30.3–36.3 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.5%21.1–26.1 | 22.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10%8.6–11.6 | 10.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10%8.7–11.5 | 9.8% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.4%6.5–8.5 | 7.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.9%7–9 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.9%11.1–14.9 | 14.3% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.4%24.7–30.4 | 32.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.8%9.5–12.2 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15%13.3–16.8 | 15.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.9–7.4 | 8.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.4–4.2 | 4.4% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.5%6.6–8.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.6–3.3 | 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 Maine figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Westbrook
Is Westbrook a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Westbrook is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #28 of 143 in Maine. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 86%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Westbrook?
CDC estimates 27.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.3% and 31.7%, against 32.7% across Maine and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Westbrook?
Mainehealth Maine Medical Center in Portland, 5.5 miles in a straight line from Westbrook’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Westbrook have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.1–8.7%), against 7.8% across Maine.
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 Westbrook more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Westbrook.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Maine 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.