Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Westmoreland is healthier than 31%
Westmoreland differs from New York on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 13440, 13490, 13476, 13323. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Westmoreland
COPD, cancer and obesity run high in Westmoreland
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.8%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.6%), vs 7.7% across New York. Obesity is also above the state: 35.9%, vs 28.8% across New York. In all, Westmoreland runs above New York on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Westmoreland’s lead shrinks
Westmoreland is healthier than 57% of U.S. towns, but 31% of the 7,810 towns with similar household incomes ($79K–$132K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Smoking is more common in Westmoreland
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.4%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Health varies a lot right around Westmoreland
Grades next door run from Kirkland (A) to Rome (C−). Westmoreland is a B. Around town ↓
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 Westmoreland’s likely range; Westmoreland’s figures come from ZIP codes 13440, 13490, 13476, 13323, 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 Westmoreland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Westmoreland is healthier than 57% of U.S. towns, #484 of 755 in New York. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 68% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 44%).
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). Westmoreland’s median household income is $105,333; among the 7,810 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($79K–$132K), it’s healthier than 31%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Most New York towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Westmoreland is healthier than 36% of graded towns, against 57% nationally.
Out of every 100 Westmoreland adults…
Westmoreland runs above NY on 6 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.
6.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Westmoreland and the towns around it
Westmoreland’s Health Grade ranks 5th 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
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westmoreland | B | 35.9% | 10.9% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
| Whitestown | B+ | 34.6% | 10% | 12.5% | ZIP codes |
| Kirkland | A | 30.6% | 9% | 9.3% | ZIP codes |
| Rome | C− | 38.9% | 12.7% | 17.9% | CDC place |
| Vernon | B | 35.7% | 10.7% | 14.2% | ZIP codes |
| Verona | B+ | 35.8% | 10.5% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
| Clark Mills | — | — | — | — |
Clark Mills: 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 Westmoreland
No hospital or community health center in Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland; ≈ 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 Westmoreland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Westmoreland adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Westmoreland runs above New York.
1 in 3 Westmoreland 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.
13.5% of Westmoreland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Westmoreland adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Westmoreland
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Westmoreland is better than New York on 4 and worse on 7; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Westmoreland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Westmoreland | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.8%15.5–20.3 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12.2–15.6 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%14.9–18.9 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.9%29.9–42.1 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 10.9%9.4–12.5 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.7%32–39.6 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.9%33.9–41.9 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.5%26.4–32.7 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.9–12.5 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.7–10.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6.2–7.7 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.8%6.8–8.8 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.3–3.9 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.1%10–14.5 | 12.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.4%12.3–16.6 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.5%22.6–30.7 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.9%14.9–21.1 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.6%33.6–43.9 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.4%5.4–7.5 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.3%77.1–83.2 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.7%59.4–65.8 | 63.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.7%87.1–90.1 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.7%74.8–80.4 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.6%66.5–74.6 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.4%73.3–84.8 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.9%17.9–24.2 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 32.2%27.7–36.9 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.8%19.6–26.2 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14%12–16.2 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.1%10.4–13.9 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.7%6.7–8.8 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.1%7.1–9.2 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.5%11.7–15.4 | 14.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.5%24.9–32.5 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.8%12–15.7 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.1%11.5–14.7 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.8–7.4 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.5–5.5 | 5.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.3%7.4–9.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.6–4.4 | 3.8% | 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 New York figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Westmoreland
Is Westmoreland a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Westmoreland is healthier than 57% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #484 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 Westmoreland?
CDC estimates 35.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.9% and 42.1%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Westmoreland?
Rome Memorial Hospital in Rome, 7.4 miles in a straight line from Westmoreland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Westmoreland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.4–7.5%), 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 Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland.
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.