Photo: Ken Winters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Westfield is healthier than 64%
Westfield differs from New York on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Westfield. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Westfield
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Westfield
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.9%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 6.1% across New York. Cancer is also above the state: 11.2%, vs 7.7% across New York. In all, Westfield runs above New York on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Westfield
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.7%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
In Westfield, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 6.8% of working-age adults are uninsured (New York 7.9%), yet 22.8% say their health is fair or poor, vs 18.1% across the state. Checkups ↓
Westfield is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Westfield is healthier than 25%. Against the 4,575 towns with similar household incomes ($35K–$58K), it’s healthier than 64%. Health Grade ↓
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 New York figure falls outside Westfield’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
What’s behind Westfield’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Westfield is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns, #710 of 755 in New York. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 56% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 13%).
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 $46,774; among the 4,575 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($35K–$58K), it’s healthier than 64%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Most New York towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Westfield is healthier than 6% of graded towns, against 25% nationally.
Where Westfield compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.3% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Westfield adults…
Westfield runs above NY on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York 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 New York.
Care in and near Westfield
No hospital or community health center in Westfield 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 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).
How Westfield adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Westfield runs above New York.
3 in 10 Westfield 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.
18.3% of Westfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Westfield and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield | C− | 37.8% | 14.5% | 16.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Westfield adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs 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 New York on 2 and worse on 13; on the rest, the New York 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 | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.8%19–26.9 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%14.6–19.7 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.3–19 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.8%30.9–45.1 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 14.5%12.4–16.8 | 11.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.5%37.2–45.9 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.5%37–45.9 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.7%31.1–38.5 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.1–13 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.2%10.1–12.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.4%8.1–10.7 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.9%8.8–13.1 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.8%4.1–5.6 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.5%12.8–19 | 12.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.7%13.3–20.4 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.5%25.2–36.4 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.9%12.2–17.8 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39%33.1–45.1 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.8%5.1–8.9 | 7.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.8%79.7–85.7 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.7%54.1–61.2 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.1%87.2–90.9 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.3%78.3–83.7 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.5%63.8–72.8 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.6%69.5–82.8 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.1%17.8–24.6 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 29.9%25.1–35 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22%18.4–26 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.3%13.4–21.5 | 17.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13%10.4–15.9 | 14.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.8%7.3–10.5 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.9%7.3–10.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.3%14–22.8 | 14.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.7%28.8–38.9 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19%15.8–22.4 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.4%12.1–17 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.7%7.6–10 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.5%5.5–7.8 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.5%8.8–12.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.4%4.5–6.5 | 3.8% | 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 New York 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 25% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #710 of 755 in New York. 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 37.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.9% and 45.1%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Westfield?
Westfield Memorial Hospital in Westfield, 11.2 miles in a straight line from Westfield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Westfield have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.1–8.9%), against 7.9% across New York.
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 D− to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Westfield.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The New York 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.