On CDC estimates, Wheelersburg is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns
Wheelersburg differs from Ohio on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wheelersburg. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wheelersburg
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Wheelersburg
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 8.7% across Ohio. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.9%), vs 8% across Ohio. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.7%, vs 7.1% across Ohio. In all, Wheelersburg runs above Ohio on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Wheelersburg adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.8%), 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 Wheelersburg’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Wheelersburg’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wheelersburg is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns, #733 of 993 in Ohio. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 37% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 14%).
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). Wheelersburg’s median household income is $63,132; among the 9,607 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($47K–$79K), it’s healthier than 23%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Wheelersburg adults…
Wheelersburg runs above OH on 5 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.
2.9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Wheelersburg
No hospital or community health center in Wheelersburg 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 Wheelersburg; ≈ 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 Wheelersburg adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Wheelersburg adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Wheelersburg 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.
11.5% of Wheelersburg adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Wheelersburg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelersburg | C− | 41.4% | 14.2% | 16.4% | CDC place |
| Sciotodale | — | — | — | — | |
| Porter Township | D | 42.7% | 14.6% | 18.5% | ZIP codes |
Sciotodale: 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 Wheelersburg adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Wheelersburg
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Wheelersburg is better than Ohio on 1 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Wheelersburg’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Wheelersburg | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.1%18.3–24 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%14–18 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.9%16.8–21 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.4%35.9–46.7 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.2%12.4–16.1 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 42.8%39.3–46.3 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.4%35.7–43 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.3%31.3–37.4 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.3%10–12.6 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.8%9.8–11.9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.7%7.7–9.7 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.9%8.5–11.3 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.7–4.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.3%15.3–21.7 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.4%13.7–19 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 31.8%27.5–36.1 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.6%11.4–16.1 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.8%36–45.9 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.4%5.9–9.2 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.4%79.7–85.1 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.8%54.5–61 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.8%85.1–88.7 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.4%79.2–83.6 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.7%60.4–68.9 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.8%63.6–77.4 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.2%24.9–31.7 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.8%29.9–39.6 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.9%16.8–23.2 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.1%10.7–15.7 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.8%8.2–11.6 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.5%6.4–8.7 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.3%6.3–8.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.5%9.3–13.9 | 11.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.9%30.9–38.9 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.7%14.4–19.1 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.9%13–16.8 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.5%7.5–9.5 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.1%4.5–5.8 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.1%7.9–10.3 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.6–4.7 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Wheelersburg
Is Wheelersburg a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wheelersburg is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #733 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 Wheelersburg?
CDC estimates 41.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.9% and 46.7%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Wheelersburg?
Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, 7.2 miles in a straight line from Wheelersburg’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Wheelersburg have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.9–9.2%), 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 Wheelersburg more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wheelersburg.
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.