Photo: Michael Barratt · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Westport is healthier than 75%
Westport differs from Washington on 17 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 16 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Westport. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Westport
Dental care lags in Westport
61.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67% across Washington. Among those 65 and older, 16.9% have lost all their teeth (Washington 9%). Westport’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Westport
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.6%), vs 5.1% across Washington. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.5%), vs 5.4% across Washington. Stroke is also above the state: 3.9%, vs 2.9% across Washington. In all, Westport runs above Washington on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Washington 17%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Westport, and more people treating it
37.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 75% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Westport
The closest emergency room is Willapa Harbor Hospital in South Bend, 21.6 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Sea Mar Community Health Centers is closer (7.9 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Westport is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Westport is healthier than 54%. Against the 9,888 towns with similar household incomes ($49K–$81K), it’s healthier than 75%. 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 Washington figure falls outside Westport’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Westport’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Westport is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 77% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 36%).
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). Westport’s median household income is $64,750; among the 9,888 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$81K), it’s healthier than 75%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of Westport adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Out of every 100 Westport adults…
Westport runs above WA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Westport is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Washington. 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.
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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
4.3 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
How Westport adults are doing
About the same as Washington 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.1% of Westport adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Westport and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westport | B− | 35.1% | 12.3% | 13.5% | CDC place |
| Cohassett Beach | — | — | — | — |
Cohassett Beach: fewer than 1,000 residents. 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 (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Westport
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Westport is better than Washington on 1 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Westport’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Westport | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.5%16.3–23 | 16.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%12.8–17.2 | 12.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15.4–19.8 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.1%29.9–40.5 | 30.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.3%10.5–14.2 | 9.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37.9%34.2–41.6 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.1%35.6–42.8 | 34.9% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 31.4%28.2–34.5 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.6%10.3–12.9 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.5%9.4–11.6 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.4–8.6 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.6%6.1–9.2 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.3–4.5 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.9%14.1–19.9 | 9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.5%10.8–16.4 | 10.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 21.2%17.4–25.3 | 17.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.8%13.2–18.5 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.2%32.5–41.9 | 31.8% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.3%6.3–10.5 | 8.4% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.9%67–74.2 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.1%58–64.1 | 67% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.9%82.6–86.9 | 84% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75%71.7–77.8 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.8%64.6–72.6 | 66.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.1%66.1–79.2 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.9%23.6–30.3 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28%24.8–31.3 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.5%11.2–14 | 10.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.7%9.5–12 | 9.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.2%5.5–7 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.2%7.5–9 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.1%14.4–17.7 | 11% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.1%28.6–37.6 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15%12.4–17.7 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15%12.8–17.4 | 13.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.5%7.4–9.7 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4–5.6 | 4.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.2%6.9–9.6 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.3–4.7 | 3.1% | 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 Washington figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Westport
Is Westport a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Westport is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Westport?
CDC estimates 35.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.9% and 40.5%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Westport?
Willapa Harbor Hospital in South Bend, 21.6 miles in a straight line from Westport’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Westport have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.3–10.5%), against 8.4% across Washington.
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 Westport more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Westport.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Washington 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.