Where Westport residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Westport, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56385. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Westport
COPD and arthritis run high in Westport
1 in 15 adults have COPD (6.5%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (26.2%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, Westport runs above Minnesota on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Westport is short on primary care and mental health care
Westport’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Minnesota figure falls outside Westport’s likely range; Westport’s figures come from ZIP code 56385, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Westport adults…
Westport runs above MN on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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 Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Westport adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Westport adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Westport 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.
7.7% of Westport adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Westport 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 Westport adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Westport
Why doesn’t Westport have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Westport.
What hospital is closest to Westport?
Centracare Health System - Sauk Centre in Sauk Centre, 10.5 miles in a straight line from Westport’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Westport.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Minnesota 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.