Healthcare in Westford, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.2%
1.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.7%
2.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.8%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
4.7pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
39.9%
Arthritis
29.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.4%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
17.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.7%
Loneliness
31.3%
Lack of Support
24.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.2%
Mobility
14.1%
Cognitive
13.6%
Hearing
6.8%
Vision
4.8%
Self-Care
4.2%
Independent Living
8.2%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.9 mi
Bassett Healthcare
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bassett Healthcare | 6.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Cobleskill Regional Hospital | 14.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Aurelia Osborn Fox Memorial Hospital | 16.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| O'Connor Hospital | 24.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Little Falls Hospital | 31.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Westford has an obesity rate of 34.2%, which is 1.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.7%, 2.8pp below the national average. About 5.9% of adults lack health insurance. 78.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.7 out of 5.