Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Wintersville is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns
Wintersville differs from Ohio on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wintersville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wintersville
Cancer and arthritis run high in Wintersville
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.5%), vs 8.7% across Ohio. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (35.7%), vs 29.8% across Ohio. In all, Wintersville runs above Ohio on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Wintersville is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its C+ tops all three graded neighbors. The closest is Cross Creek Township (C−). Around town ↓
More high blood pressure in Wintersville, and more people treating it
41.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Ohio 37.2%), but 82.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Wintersville adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Ohio. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Wintersville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Wintersville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wintersville is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns, #435 of 993 in Ohio. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 66% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 22%).
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). Wintersville’s median household income is $76,768; among the 10,824 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($58K–$96K), it’s healthier than 42%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Wintersville compares well: cholesterol check in 5 years, 89.1% (U.S. 87.1%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82.7% (U.S. 76.5%); worried about having enough food, 10.4% (U.S. 15%).
Out of every 100 Wintersville adults…
Wintersville runs above OH on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Wintersville and the towns around it
Wintersville has the best Health Grade of the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wintersville | C+ | 39.4% | 14.1% | 13.9% | CDC place |
| Cross Creek Township | C− | 42.3% | 15.4% | 17.7% | ZIP codes |
| Steubenville | D | 44.2% | 15.4% | 18.7% | CDC place |
| Island Creek Township | D | 43.3% | 15.1% | 18.3% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wintersville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.1% of Wintersville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Care in and near Wintersville
1 community health center in Wintersville, 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 Wintersville; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Wintersville adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Wintersville 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wintersville adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Wintersville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Wintersville is better than Ohio on 6 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Wintersville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Wintersville | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.9%15.7–22.3 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.6%12.5–16.8 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14–18.3 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.4%33.6–45.5 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.1%12.2–16.3 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 41.9%38–45.7 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.4%35.5–43.5 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35.7%32.3–39.1 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.2%10–12.6 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.5%10.3–12.7 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.4%7.3–9.5 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.6%7–10.3 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4%3.5–4.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.1%12.5–18 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.9%11.2–16.9 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.8%23.1–32.7 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.3%11.8–16.9 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.8%36–45.9 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.8%5.2–8.7 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82%79–84.6 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.2%61.1–67.4 | 62.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.1%87.2–90.7 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.7%80.3–84.9 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68%63.7–72.3 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.9%69.4–81.6 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.5%22.3–29.1 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.5%29.5–40.2 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20%16.8–23.9 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.4%8.1–13.1 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.4%6.7–10.3 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6%5–7.2 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.9%4.9–7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.1%6.2–10.3 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.4%27–36.1 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.4%12.9–18.2 | 13.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.7%10.7–14.9 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8%6.9–9.1 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%3.7–5.2 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.7%6.4–9.1 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3–4.2 | 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 Wintersville
Is Wintersville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wintersville is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #435 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 42%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Wintersville?
CDC estimates 39.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.6% and 45.5%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Wintersville?
Trinity Medical Ctr East &trinity Medical Ctr West in Steubenville, 4.5 miles in a straight line from Wintersville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Wintersville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.2–8.7%), 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 Wintersville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wintersville.
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.