Where Neffs residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Neffs, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Neffs. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Neffs
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Neffs
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Neffs runs above Ohio on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Neffs, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7.9% of working-age adults are uninsured (Ohio 8%), yet 23.8% say their health is fair or poor, vs 19.4% across the state. Checkups ↓
More Neffs adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.6%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
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 Neffs’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Neffs adults…
Neffs runs above OH on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Neffs adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
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.
Care in and near Neffs
No hospital or community health center in Neffs 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 Neffs; ≈ 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).
How Neffs adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Neffs 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.
12.8% of Neffs adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Neffs and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pultney Township | D− | 43.5% | 16.5% | 21.8% | ZIP codes |
| Richland Township | C | 39.9% | 13.8% | 17% | ZIP codes |
| Pease Township | D | 42.6% | 15.7% | 20% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Neffs adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Neffs
Why doesn’t Neffs have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Neffs.
What hospital is closest to Neffs?
Wheeling Hospital in Wheeling, 6.6 miles in a straight line from Neffs’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Neffs?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Wheeling Health Right Center in Wheeling, 5.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Neffs.
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.