Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, West View is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns
West View differs from Pennsylvania on 8 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West View. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West View
Binge drinking is the habit West View doesn’t win on
21.4% of adults binge drink, vs 18.3% across Pennsylvania, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in West View
West View runs below Pennsylvania on stroke (3% vs 3.7%) and diabetes (9.6% vs 11.6%). A young population is part of it: only 14% of residents are 65 or older (Pennsylvania 20%). Conditions ↓
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 Pennsylvania figure falls outside West View’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind West View’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West View is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns, #252 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 85% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 43%).
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). West View’s median household income is $84,063; among the 10,464 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($63K–$105K), it’s healthier than 84%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
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Out of every 100 West View adults…
West View runs below PA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near West View
No hospital or community health center in West View 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 West View; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of West View adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How West View adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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West View and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West View | A− | 31.1% | 9.6% | 15.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West View adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West View
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West View is better than Pennsylvania on 7 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside West View’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West View | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16%14.2–17.8 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.5%11.1–13.9 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%14.2–17.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.1%26.9–35.3 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.6%8.3–10.9 | 11.6% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.5%27.1–31.9 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.7%30–35.7 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.9%27.1–32.7 | 30.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.2–11.7 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.6%7.8–9.4 | 8.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.7–7 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.9%6.2–7.7 | 7.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.8–3.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.2%7.4–11.2 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.5%13.6–17.5 | 15.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.7%18–23.6 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 21.4%18.5–24.5 | 18.3% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35%30.9–39 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.6%4.5–6.9 | 5.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.6%73.3–79.6 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.9%63.7–69.9 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.8%82.7–86.8 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.1%76.3–81.7 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.4%64.1–72.2 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.3%72–83.6 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.5%21.5–27.6 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28%25–31 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12%10.6–13.4 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.1%11.7–14.6 | 14.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%6–7.6 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.6–4.3 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7%6.3–7.7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.6–3.1 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Pennsylvania figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in West View
Is West View a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West View is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #252 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 84%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in West View?
CDC estimates 31.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.9% and 35.3%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West View?
UPMC Passavant in Pittsburgh, 4.1 miles in a straight line from West View’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in West View have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.5–6.9%), against 5.8% across Pennsylvania.
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 West View more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West View.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Pennsylvania 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.