Photo: Taber Andrew Bain from Richmond, VA, USA · CC BY 2.0On CDC estimates, Wellsburg is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns
Wellsburg trails West Virginia on 1 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wellsburg. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wellsburg
Wellsburg is an older town
37% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across West Virginia. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Wellsburg with the state. Conditions ↓
Wellsburg is in the bottom 8% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Wellsburg is healthier than only 8% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Wellsburg is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Wellsburg is healthier than 8%. Against the 3,307 towns with similar household incomes ($32K–$54K), it’s healthier than 34%. 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 West Virginia figure falls outside Wellsburg’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Wellsburg’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wellsburg is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 17% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 7%).
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). Wellsburg’s median household income is $42,868; among the 3,307 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($32K–$54K), it’s healthier than 34%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Wellsburg adults…
Wellsburg runs above WV on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Wellsburg is an older town: 37% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across West Virginia. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Wellsburg as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Wellsburg
No hospital or community health center in Wellsburg 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 Wellsburg; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Wellsburg adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
How Wellsburg adults are doing
About the same as West Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Wellsburg 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.
15.2% of Wellsburg adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Wellsburg and the towns around it
Wellsburg has the best Health Grade of the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellsburg | D | 41.1% | 16.9% | 18.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wellsburg adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Wellsburg
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Wellsburg is better than West Virginia on 0 and worse on 1; on the rest, the West Virginia figure falls inside Wellsburg’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Wellsburg | WV | U.S. | vs WV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.5%22–29.6 | 25.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15.4–20.1 | 17.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.7%17.4–22.3 | 21.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.1%33.3–49.4 | 40.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.9%14.5–19.3 | 15.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 47.2%42.7–51.8 | 44% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 44.7%40.1–49.4 | 42.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 40.8%36.9–44.8 | 37.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12%10.5–13.5 | 12.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11%9.9–12.2 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.5%8.4–10.8 | 8.7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 11.1%9.5–13 | 10.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.5%4–5.1 | 4.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.7%15.2–22.6 | 19.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.6%15.6–21.9 | 19.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 32.3%27.1–38.2 | 32.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.3%10.8–16.1 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.7%36.5–51 | 40.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.8%6.1–9.7 | 8.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.2%78.9–85 | 81% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.5%49.3–57.4 | 55.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.5%86.6–90.1 | 86.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.1%79.5–84.4 | 79.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.9%64.9–74.7 | 66.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.9%65.4–81.2 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.8%24.8–33.2 | 30.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.9%27.8–38.4 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.1%18.6–25.9 | 23% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.1%11.5–17 | 16.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.8%8.9–12.9 | 12.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.5%8.1–11.1 | 11% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.8%6.6–9 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.2%12.4–18.3 | 17.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.6%34.7–44.7 | 39.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.9%17–23 | 18.7% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.3%15.1–19.8 | 18.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.8%8.6–11.1 | 9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.6%4.9–6.5 | 5.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.5%9.1–12.2 | 10.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%3.9–5.2 | 4.6% | 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 West Virginia figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Wellsburg
Is Wellsburg a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wellsburg is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 34%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Wellsburg?
CDC estimates 41.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.3% and 49.4%, against 40.6% across West Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Wellsburg?
Trinity Medical Ctr East &trinity Medical Ctr West in Steubenville, 5.3 miles in a straight line from Wellsburg’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Wellsburg have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.1–9.7%), 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 Wellsburg 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 Wellsburg.
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.