Photo: Tedder · CC BY 3.0Where 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+, CDC’s own estimate for Westport. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Westport
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Westport
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 6.8% across Oregon. 1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.3%), vs 3.3% across Oregon. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.4%, vs 6.5% across Oregon. In all, Westport runs above Oregon on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 44% of residents are 65 or older (Oregon 19%), and COPD, stroke and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Westport
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.3%), vs 12% across Oregon. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Westport
The closest emergency room is Peacehealth St. John Medical Center in Longview, 20.6 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Cowlitz Family Health Center is closer (5.2 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. 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 Oregon figure falls outside Westport’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Westport adults…
Westport runs above OR on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Westport is an older town: 44% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Oregon. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Westport as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Oregon
Share of adults, with the Oregon figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Westport adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oregon.
How Westport adults are doing
About the same as Oregon on each measure.
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.
Westport and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|
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 (Oregon 30%). Walking or climbing stairs 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?
Peacehealth St. John Medical Center in Longview, 20.6 miles in a straight line from Westport’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 Westport?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Cathlamet Clinic in Cathlamet, 5.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Westport.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Oregon 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.