Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Wolfhurst is healthier than 77%
Wolfhurst differs from Ohio on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wolfhurst. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wolfhurst
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Wolfhurst
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Cancer is also above the state: 11.4%, vs 8.7% across Ohio. In all, Wolfhurst runs above Ohio on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 25% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%), and COPD, heart disease and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Wolfhurst adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
In Wolfhurst, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7.6% of working-age adults are uninsured (Ohio 8%), yet 23.5% say their health is fair or poor, vs 19.4% across the state. Checkups ↓
Wolfhurst is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Wolfhurst is healthier than 11%. Against the 457 towns with similar household incomes ($22K–$36K), it’s healthier than 77%. 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 Wolfhurst’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Wolfhurst’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wolfhurst is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 33% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 9%).
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). Wolfhurst’s median household income is $28,833; among the 457 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($22K–$36K), it’s healthier than 77%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Wolfhurst compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 83.7% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Wolfhurst adults…
Wolfhurst runs above OH on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Wolfhurst is an older town: 25% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Wolfhurst as about how healthy they are.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wolfhurst adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Care in and near Wolfhurst
No hospital or community health center in Wolfhurst 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 Wolfhurst; ≈ 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 Wolfhurst adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Wolfhurst 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.
12.5% of Wolfhurst adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Wolfhurst and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wolfhurst adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Wolfhurst
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Wolfhurst is better than Ohio on 2 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Wolfhurst’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Wolfhurst | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.5%20.6–26.7 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15.6–19.7 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%16–20.1 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.7%36.1–47.6 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.3%14.4–18.5 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 44.6%40.9–48.4 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.8%39.9–47.7 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 38.4%35.2–41.8 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.4–13.1 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.4%10.3–12.6 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.7%8.7–10.8 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.1%9.7–12.6 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.7%4.3–5.2 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13%10.8–15.5 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.2%15.5–21 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34%29.7–38.8 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.2%11.9–16.9 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.5%34.1–43.2 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.6%6.2–9.2 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.2%79.4–84.9 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.6%56.4–62.8 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.2%86.6–89.7 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.7%81.4–85.9 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.2%61.9–70.3 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.6%67.4–79.1 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.8%23.5–30.4 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.3%28.7–38.3 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.3%17.2–23.6 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.1%11.7–16.7 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.8%9.1–12.6 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.1%6.9–9.3 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.5%6.5–8.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.5%10.3–15 | 11.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35%31.2–39.1 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.3%16–20.9 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.7%13–16.7 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9%8–10.1 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5.1–6.4 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.5%8.4–10.8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4.2–5.3 | 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 Wolfhurst
Is Wolfhurst a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wolfhurst is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns: D for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Wolfhurst?
CDC estimates 41.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.1% and 47.6%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Wolfhurst?
Wheeling Hospital in Wheeling, 4.5 miles in a straight line from Wolfhurst’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Wolfhurst have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.2–9.2%), 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 Wolfhurst 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 Wolfhurst.
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.