Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Westway is healthier than 76%
Westway differs from Texas on 11 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Westway. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Westway
Making ends meet is harder in Westway
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (30.1%), vs 19.3% across Texas. Housing insecurity (23% vs 16.4%) and no reliable transportation (14.7% vs 10.5%) are higher too. 23% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 3 working-age adults in Westway has no health insurance
33.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 19.1% across Texas. Checkups ↓
More Westway adults get no exercise
36.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Westway is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Westway is healthier than 29%. Against the 3,944 towns with similar household incomes ($34K–$56K), it’s healthier than 76%. Health Grade ↓
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 Westway’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Westway’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Westway is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns, #367 of 641 in Texas. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 76% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). Westway’s median household income is $44,852; among the 3,944 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($34K–$56K), it’s healthier than 76%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Westway compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.5% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
23% of Westway adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Westway adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
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Out of every 100 Westway adults…
Westway runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Westway
1 community health center in Westway, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Westway; ≈ 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).
How Westway adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
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Westway and the towns around it
Westway’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Westway adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Westway
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Westway is better than Texas on 1 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Westway’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Westway | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 29.9%24.6–34.9 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%13.6–18.7 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%14.6–19.5 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.1%29.5–39.1 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17.1%14.9–19.6 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 33.7%30.5–37.1 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.7%32.2–39.1 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 20.6%18.4–23.2 | 21.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 8.5%7.4–9.7 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.5%3.9–5 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.3–7.2 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5%4–6.1 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%2.9–3.9 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14%11.7–16.7 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.9%9.2–14.7 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 36.2%30.4–42.1 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.3%13.7–19.1 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.9%33.8–42.2 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 33.8%26.1–41.3 | 19.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.5%70.8–78 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 47.1%44–50.3 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.1%79.7–86.3 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.9%72.8–78.6 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 54.4%49.8–58.9 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.4%67.1–79.3 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.1%16.5–22 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.7%27.4–34.2 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 30.1%27.6–32.6 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 23%20.8–25.3 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14%12.4–15.7 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14.7%13.4–16.1 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 23%20.8–25.2 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.7%30.4–41.3 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.7%14.7–21 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.6%14.2–21.1 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.2–8.2 | 6.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 9.7%7.9–11.5 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.4%7.6–11.4 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.6%4.6–6.8 | 4% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Texas figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Westway
Is Westway a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Westway is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #367 of 641 in Texas. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Westway?
CDC estimates 34.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.5% and 39.1%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Westway?
The Hospitals of Providence Transmountain Campus in El Paso, 5.1 miles in a straight line from Westway’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Westway have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 33.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 26.1–41.3%), against 19.1% across Texas.
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 Westway more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Westway.
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. 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.