Photo: Legomine · CC BY-SA 3.0Bellaire’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Bellaire trails Ohio on 25 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bellaire. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bellaire
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Bellaire
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.1%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.4%), vs 3.7% across Ohio. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.3%, vs 7.1% across Ohio. In all, Bellaire runs above Ohio on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Bellaire adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (41.3%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Bellaire is in the bottom 1% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Bellaire is healthier than only 1% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
More Bellaire adults live with a disability
2 in 5 adults live with a disability (41%, vs 29.5% across Ohio). The biggest difference is vision loss: 8.6% vs 4.8%. Disability ↓
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 Ohio figure falls outside Bellaire’s likely range.
What’s behind Bellaire’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bellaire is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Bellaire’s estimates fall in the lowest 5% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is smoking: 26.2% of adults, against 15.4% across Ohio and 11.8% nationally.
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). Bellaire’s median household income is $38,205; among the 1,920 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($29K–$48K), it’s healthier than 5%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Bellaire adults…
Bellaire runs above OH on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bellaire adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Care in and near Bellaire
No hospital or community health center in Bellaire 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 Bellaire; ≈ 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 Bellaire adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Bellaire adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Bellaire runs above Ohio.
4 in 10 Bellaire 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
26.4% of Bellaire adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Bellaire and the towns around it
Bellaire’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 5 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellaire | D− | 47% | 18.2% | 26.2% | CDC place |
| Pultney Township | D− | 43.5% | 16.5% | 21.8% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Every CDC estimate for Bellaire
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bellaire is better than Ohio on 0 and worse on 25; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Bellaire’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bellaire | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 31.2%28–34.7 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.7%18.5–23 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.3%20–24.7 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 47%41.3–52.9 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 18.2%16.1–20.4 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 45%41.4–48.7 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.5%37.8–45.3 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 36.3%33.2–39.5 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.6%11.3–14.1 | 11.1% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.8%8–9.7 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.3%9.3–11.4 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 14.1%12.7–15.8 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.4%4.9–5.9 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 25.1%21.5–29 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 26.2%23.2–29.6 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 41.3%36.6–46 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.1%12.6–18 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.2%37.6–47 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.5%9.6–13.5 | 8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79%75.8–82.1 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51.5%48.3–54.8 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.8%79.7–83.9 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.2%77.8–82.5 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.2%53.9–62.5 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.7%63.1–75.9 | 76% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.6%26.1–33.4 | 25.4% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 36.1%31.2–41.2 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.9%19.6–26.5 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 25.2%21.8–28.6 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.7%15.3–20.2 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14.6%12.8–16.6 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.9%11.3–14.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 26.4%23.1–29.8 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41%36.8–45.3 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.7%19.3–24.2 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.2%18.1–22.4 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.4%8.4–10.4 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.6%7.8–9.5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.5%12.1–15 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.9%6.2–7.6 | 3.8% | 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 Ohio figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Bellaire
Is Bellaire a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bellaire is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 5%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bellaire?
CDC estimates 47% of adults have obesity, likely between 41.3% and 52.9%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bellaire?
Wheeling Hospital in Wheeling, 4.4 miles in a straight line from Bellaire’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bellaire have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.6–13.5%), against 8% across Ohio.
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 Bellaire more than anything measured there. Even at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade stays D−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bellaire.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Ohio 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.