Where Westminster residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Westminster, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Westminster. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Westminster
COPD and cancer run high in Westminster
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.7%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 14 adults have had cancer (7.2%), vs 6.1% across Texas. In all, Westminster runs above Texas on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Westminster
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.3%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
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 Texas figure falls outside Westminster’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Westminster adults…
Westminster runs above TX on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Westminster
No hospital or community health center in Westminster 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 Westminster; ≈ 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 Westminster adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Westminster adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Westminster runs above Texas.
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.
16.6% of Westminster adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Westminster and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna | A− | 36.8% | 8.4% | 11.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Westminster adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Westminster
Why doesn’t Westminster have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Westminster.
What hospital is closest to Westminster?
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Mckinney in Mc Kinney, 16.3 miles in a straight line from Westminster’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Westminster.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Texas 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.