Where Westwood residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Westwood, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
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 diabetes are less common in Westwood
Westwood runs below Michigan on six chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5.9% vs 8.1%), diabetes (8.8% vs 11.9%) and heart disease (5.2% vs 7%). Conditions ↓
Westwood is an active town
Only 20.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Michigan. Habits ↓
Fewer Westwood adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and utility bills all run below Michigan. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Michigan figure falls outside Westwood’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Westwood adults…
Westwood runs below MI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.9% of Westwood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
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 (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Westwood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Westwood adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 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.
Westwood and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo | C | 41.8% | 10.3% | 16.7% | CDC place |
| Kalamazoo Township | C+ | 40.4% | 10.5% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
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 (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Westwood
Why doesn’t Westwood have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Westwood.
What hospital is closest to Westwood?
Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, 2.7 miles in a straight line from Westwood’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Westwood?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Health Center in Kalamazoo, 2.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Westwood.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Michigan 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.