Episcopal Church of the Ascension and Manse · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Wellsville is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
Wellsville trails Ohio on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wellsville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wellsville
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Wellsville
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.4%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.2%), vs 3.7% across Ohio. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.8%, vs 7.1% across Ohio. In all, Wellsville runs above Ohio on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Wellsville is in the bottom 2% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Wellsville is healthier than only 2% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Wellsville
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (23.9%), vs 14.1% across Ohio. Utility shut-off threats (13.9% vs 8.3%) and no reliable transportation (12.2% vs 7.7%) are higher too. 24.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Wellsville is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Wellsville is healthier than 2%. Against the 751 towns with similar household incomes ($24K–$40K), it’s healthier than 23%. 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 Wellsville’s likely range.
What’s behind Wellsville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wellsville is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns, #985 of 993 in Ohio. All seven of Wellsville’s estimates fall in the lowest 8% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is smoking: 24.3% 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). Wellsville’s median household income is $31,720; among the 751 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($24K–$40K), it’s healthier than 23%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Wellsville adults…
Wellsville runs above OH on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
24.7% of Wellsville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Care in and near Wellsville
No hospital or community health center in Wellsville 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 Wellsville; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Wellsville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Wellsville adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Wellsville runs above Ohio.
1 in 3 Wellsville 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.
Wellsville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellsville | D− | 46.4% | 17.9% | 24.3% | CDC place |
| Yellow Creek Township | D | 43.8% | 17% | 21.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wellsville adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Wellsville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Wellsville is better than Ohio on 0 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Wellsville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Wellsville | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.5%24.7–32.4 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.5%17–22 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.3%18.8–23.9 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 46.4%38.9–53.4 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 17.9%15.6–20.5 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 44.4%40.2–48.6 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.9%33.8–41.9 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35.3%31.6–38.9 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.6%11.1–14.2 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.8%7.9–9.7 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.8%8.6–11 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13.4%11.5–15.5 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.2%4.6–5.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.6%17.1–24.6 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 24.3%20.5–28.2 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 38%32.5–43.5 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.8%13–18.7 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.1%37.2–49.3 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.2%7.9–12.7 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.9%75.3–82 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58%54.5–61.8 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.6%80.1–84.9 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.6%77–82.1 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66%61.1–70.8 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.7%62.6–78 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.1%24.2–32.2 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.4%29.1–39.8 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.6%18.1–25.4 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 23.9%19.8–28.5 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.6%13.9–19.6 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.9%11.8–16.1 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.2%10.5–14.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 24.7%20.5–29.2 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.9%32.9–42.8 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.9%18.1–23.9 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.8%16.3–21.4 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.9%7.8–10 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.9%6.9–9 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.7%11–14.5 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.5%5.6–7.5 | 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 Wellsville
Is Wellsville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wellsville is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #985 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 23%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Wellsville?
CDC estimates 46.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.9% and 53.4%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Wellsville?
East Liverpool City Hospital in East Liverpool, 3.9 miles in a straight line from Wellsville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Wellsville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.9–12.7%), 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 Wellsville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wellsville.
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.