Photo: Shannon McGee · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Westpoint residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Westpoint, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Westpoint. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Westpoint
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Westpoint
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.7%), vs 8.6% across Tennessee. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.4%), vs 7% across Tennessee. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 3.7% across Tennessee. In all, Westpoint runs above Tennessee on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Westpoint
50.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.1% across Tennessee. Among those 65 and older, 24.3% have lost all their teeth (Tennessee 14.6%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Westpoint
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (22.1%), vs 16.2% across Tennessee. No reliable transportation (11.3% vs 8.9%) and utility shut-off threats (11.1% vs 9.1%) are higher too. 21.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Tennessee figure falls outside Westpoint’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Westpoint adults…
Westpoint runs above TN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Westpoint adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Tennessee.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.7% of Westpoint adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Tennessee.
Care in and near Westpoint
No hospital or community health center in Westpoint 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 Westpoint; ≈ 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 Tennessee
Share of adults, with the Tennessee figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Westpoint adults are doing
About the same as Tennessee 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.
Westpoint 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 Westpoint adults live with a disability (Tennessee 35.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Westpoint
Why doesn’t Westpoint have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Westpoint.
What hospital is closest to Westpoint?
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Lawrence in Lawrenceburg, 14.8 miles in a straight line from Westpoint’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Westpoint.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Tennessee 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.