How healthy is Westervelt?
Westervelt differs from Illinois on 10 of 40 measures. It has more adults screened for colon cancer (67.3% vs 60.2%). Where it trails the state: more adults with COPD (8.9% vs 6.3%).
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Westervelt. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Westervelt
Read from the numbers below. The page puts what stands out first.
How Westervelt adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Westervelt runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Westervelt adults feel lonely. 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.
Care in and near Westervelt
No hospital or community health center in Westervelt 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 Westervelt; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Westervelt adults…
Westervelt runs above IL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Westervelt adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.7% of Westervelt adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Westervelt adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Not graded
Health Grades cover towns with 1,000 or more residents. CDC's estimates for a place of 134 people are less certain, so we show Westervelt's figures without a grade.
All 40 CDC measures for Westervelt
| Measure | Westervelt | Likely range | Illinois | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 33.5% | 29.4–37.7% | 33% | about the same |
| High cholesterol | 35% | 30.6–39.3% | 35.4% | about the same |
| Obesity | 36.4% | 27.7–45.4% | 34% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 27.8% | 24.4–31.2% | 24.2% | worse |
| Depression | 25.3% | 21.2–29.6% | 19.8% | worse |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 13.8% | 10.9–16.9% | 10.3% | worse |
| Asthma | 11% | 9.5–12.5% | 9.9% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 9% | 8–10.1% | 7.6% | worse |
| Diabetes | 11% | 9.2–13% | 11.7% | about the same |
| COPD | 8.9% | 7–11.1% | 6.3% | worse |
| Heart disease | 7.1% | 6–8.3% | 5.9% | worse |
| Stroke | 3.8% | 3.2–4.5% | 3.3% | about the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.9% | 11.2–18.6% | 12.1% | about the same |
| Binge drink | 19% | 15.6–22.7% | 17.8% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 25.3% | 19.6–31.2% | 23% | about the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.9% | 27.7–42.4% | 35.4% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 76.1% | 72–79.9% | 77.8% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 59.2% | 54.9–63.2% | 63.4% | worse |
| Cholesterol check | 81.9% | 78.9–85.1% | 87.4% | worse |
| Colon screening | 67.3% | 61.4–72.7% | 60.2% | better |
| Mammogram | 73.5% | 64.4–81.2% | 73.5% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 75.9% | 73.3–78.3% | 75.7% | about the same |
| No health insurance | 8.6% | 5.8–12% | 9.9% | about the same |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 36.1% | 30.4–42% | 33.5% | about the same |
| Lack emotional support | 24.3% | 19.8–28.7% | 25.4% | about the same |
| Frequent mental distress | 19.6% | 16.6–22.5% | 15.6% | worse |
| Fair or poor health | 20.2% | 16.3–24.7% | 18.6% | about the same |
| Frequent physical distress | 14.2% | 11.7–16.8% | 12.2% | about the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 15.3% | 11.3–19.7% | 15.9% | about the same |
| Housing insecurity | 11.1% | 8.4–14% | 13.2% | about the same |
| Utility shut-off threat | 7.2% | 5.7–8.8% | 7.8% | about the same |
| No reliable transportation | 8.5% | 6.7–10.5% | 8% | about the same |
| Receive SNAP | 15.7% | 11.3–20.2% | 13.8% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.4% | 28.8–40.2% | 27.6% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 15.4% | 12.3–18.6% | 12.8% | |
| Thinking or memory | 16.4% | 13.2–19.5% | 12.6% | |
| Hearing | 8.1% | 6.9–9.4% | 6.2% | |
| Vision | 5.4% | 4.4–6.5% | 4.8% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 3.9% | 3.1–4.8% | 3.5% | |
| Errands alone | 10.2% | 8.2–12.2% | 7.6% | |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC combines a large national health survey with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix to estimate local rates. Nobody surveyed Westervelt door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the Illinois figure falls inside it, we don’t call Westervelt better or worse.
CDC publishes Westervelt directly, so these are its own figures.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Westervelt.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Illinois 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.