Blennerhassett Island Historic District · Photo: WVhybrid · CC BY-SA 3.0Within West Virginia, Blennerhassett is healthier than 60% of graded towns
Blennerhassett differs from West Virginia on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Blennerhassett. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Blennerhassett
Blennerhassett looks healthier next to West Virginia than next to the country
It’s healthier than 60% of the 61 West Virginia towns we grade, but 15% of towns nationwide. Much of West Virginia scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Blennerhassett adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below West Virginia. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 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 West Virginia figure falls outside Blennerhassett’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Blennerhassett’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Blennerhassett is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns, #25 of 61 in West Virginia. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 36% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 12%).
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). Blennerhassett’s median household income is $88,487; among the 10,130 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($66K–$111K), it’s healthier than 3%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Blennerhassett compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 6.3% (U.S. 11%); cholesterol check in 5 years, 89.2% (U.S. 87.1%); worried about having enough food, 12.2% (U.S. 15%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.2% of Blennerhassett adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Out of every 100 Blennerhassett adults…
Blennerhassett runs above WV on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Blennerhassett
No hospital or community health center in Blennerhassett 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 Blennerhassett; ≈ 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 West Virginia
Share of adults, with the West Virginia figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Blennerhassett adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
How Blennerhassett adults are doing
About the same as West Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Blennerhassett adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Blennerhassett and the towns around it
Blennerhassett’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blennerhassett | D | 41.8% | 15.6% | 16.2% | CDC place |
| Washington | C+ | 39.3% | 14.7% | 12.9% | CDC place |
| Lubeck | C+ | 39.4% | 13.7% | 13.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Blennerhassett adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Blennerhassett
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Blennerhassett is better than West Virginia on 8 and worse on 1; on the rest, the West Virginia figure falls inside Blennerhassett’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Blennerhassett | WV | U.S. | vs WV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.6%19.6–26 | 25.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.3–18.5 | 17.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.6%17.3–22.1 | 21.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.8%35.8–47.8 | 40.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.6%13.5–17.9 | 15.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 44.4%40.5–48.4 | 44% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43%39–47 | 42.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 39.1%35.6–42.6 | 37.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.4–13.4 | 12.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.9%9.9–12 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.6%7.7–9.7 | 8.7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.7%8.3–11.2 | 10.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4%3.6–4.4 | 4.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.2%15.2–21.5 | 19.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.2%13.6–19 | 19.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 29.9%25.5–34.7 | 32.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.8%12.2–17.6 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40%34.8–45.1 | 40.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.3%5.1–7.8 | 8.5% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.9%80–85.6 | 81% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.3%56.7–63.6 | 55.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.2%87.5–90.7 | 86.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.6%77.9–83.1 | 79.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.7%66.2–74.7 | 66.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.9%72.6–84.2 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 31.4%27.5–35.5 | 30.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.6%27.3–36.1 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.2%17–23.6 | 23% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.2%10–14.7 | 16.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.8%8.2–11.6 | 12.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.7%7.4–10.1 | 11% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.2%6.2–8.4 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.2%10.8–16.1 | 17.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.4%32–41 | 39.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.5%15.1–20.1 | 18.7% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.5%14.6–18.9 | 18.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.7%7.6–9.8 | 9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.2–5.5 | 5.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.6%8.4–11 | 10.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.5–4.5 | 4.6% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 West Virginia figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Blennerhassett
Is Blennerhassett a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Blennerhassett is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns: ≈ D for health, #25 of 61 in West Virginia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 3%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Blennerhassett?
CDC estimates 41.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.8% and 47.8%, against 40.6% across West Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Blennerhassett?
Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, 3.2 miles in a straight line from Blennerhassett’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Blennerhassett have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.1–7.8%), against 8.5% across West Virginia.
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 Blennerhassett 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 Blennerhassett.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The West Virginia 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.