Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Martins Ferry is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns
Martins Ferry trails Ohio on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Martins Ferry. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Martins Ferry
Martins Ferry is in the bottom 3% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Martins Ferry is healthier than only 3% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Martins Ferry
50.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 25.7% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Martins Ferry
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Martins Ferry runs above Ohio on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Martins Ferry is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Martins Ferry is healthier than 3%. Against the 1,728 towns with similar household incomes ($28K–$47K), it’s healthier than 25%. 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 Ohio figure falls outside Martins Ferry’s likely range.
What’s behind Martins Ferry’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Martins Ferry is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns, #967 of 993 in Ohio. All seven of Martins Ferry’s estimates fall in the lowest 12% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is smoking: 21.8% 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). Martins Ferry’s median household income is $37,467; among the 1,728 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($28K–$47K), it’s healthier than 25%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Martins Ferry adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Out of every 100 Martins Ferry adults…
Martins Ferry runs above OH on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Martins Ferry
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Martins Ferry, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Martins Ferry; ≈ 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 Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
0.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Martins Ferry adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Martins Ferry runs above Ohio.
1 in 3 Martins Ferry adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.8% of Martins Ferry adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Martins Ferry and the towns around it
Martins Ferry’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martins Ferry | D− | 44.2% | 16.4% | 21.8% | CDC place |
| Pease Township | D | 42.6% | 15.7% | 20% | ZIP codes |
| Bridgeport | D | 41.5% | 14.5% | 18.7% | CDC place |
| Yorkville | — | — | — | — |
Yorkville: 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 Martins Ferry adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Martins Ferry
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Martins Ferry is better than Ohio on 0 and worse on 20; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Martins Ferry’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Martins Ferry | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.4%23.5–29.6 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.5%16.5–20.6 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.7%18.5–22.8 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.2%38.5–50 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 16.4%14.5–18.3 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.1%39.5–46.7 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.1%37.6–44.9 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 35.4%32.4–38.5 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.2%11–13.7 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.4%8.5–10.3 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.4%8.5–10.4 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12%10.7–13.4 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.8%4.4–5.2 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 25.7%22–29.6 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.8%19.1–24.8 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 36.4%32–41.1 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.5%12.9–18.3 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.6%37–46.4 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.3%7.8–11.1 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.8%76.6–82.6 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.8%47.6–54.1 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84%82.1–85.8 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.7%78.5–82.9 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61%56.7–65.2 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.5%63.9–76.7 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.7%25.3–32.4 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.2%30.2–40.2 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.7%18.3–25.1 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.2%16.5–22.2 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.2%12.2–16.3 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.3%9.8–12.9 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.3%9–11.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.8%16.1–21.6 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37%33.1–41.2 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.8%16.6–21.1 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.5%15.6–19.6 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.6%7.7–9.6 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.8%6.1–7.5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.2%10–12.5 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.5%4.9–6.1 | 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 Martins Ferry
Is Martins Ferry a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Martins Ferry is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #967 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 25%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Martins Ferry?
CDC estimates 44.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.5% and 50%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Martins Ferry?
Wheeling Hospital in Wheeling, 3.1 miles in a straight line from Martins Ferry’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Martins Ferry have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.8–11.1%), 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 Martins Ferry more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Martins Ferry.
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.