Where Bidwell residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bidwell, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bidwell. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bidwell
More Bidwell adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.4%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Bidwell
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.6%), vs 15.4% across Ohio. Habits ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in Bidwell
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.9%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Conditions ↓
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 Bidwell’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Bidwell adults…
Bidwell runs above OH on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Bidwell
No hospital or community health center in Bidwell 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 Bidwell; ≈ 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 Bidwell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Bidwell adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
4 in 10 Bidwell 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.
13.8% of Bidwell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Bidwell and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bidwell adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bidwell
Why doesn’t Bidwell have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bidwell.
What hospital is closest to Bidwell?
Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, 5.9 miles in a straight line from Bidwell’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Bidwell?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hopewell Health Centers - Gallipolis in Gallipolis, 5.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bidwell.
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. 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.