West Liberty Presbyterian Church · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, West Liberty is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns
West Liberty differs from West Virginia on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 15 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Liberty. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Liberty
Binge drinking is the habit West Liberty doesn’t win on
21.5% of adults binge drink, vs 14.1% across West Virginia, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Heart disease and stroke are less common in West Liberty
West Liberty runs below West Virginia on nine chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (2% vs 8.7%), stroke (1% vs 4.2%) and diabetes (3.8% vs 15.9%). A young population is part of it: only 5% of residents are 65 or older (West Virginia 21%). Conditions ↓
Mental distress runs high in West Liberty
3 in 10 adults are in frequent mental distress (28.7%), vs 21.1% across West Virginia. Loneliness is above the state too: 45.9%, vs 33.8% across West Virginia. Mind & connection ↓
West Liberty is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, West Liberty is healthier than 83%. Against the 3,592 towns with similar household incomes ($33K–$55K), it’s healthier than 100%. 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 West Liberty’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind West Liberty’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Liberty is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than almost every U.S. town); mental distress pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). West Liberty’s median household income is $43,750; among the 3,592 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($33K–$55K), it’s healthier than 100%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with West Virginia
Share of adults, with the West Virginia figure marked.
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Out of every 100 West Liberty adults…
West Liberty runs below WV on 9 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 5% of West Liberty residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across West Virginia. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
How West Liberty adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, West Liberty runs above West Virginia.
5 in 10 West Liberty 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.
Care in and near West Liberty
No hospital or community health center in West Liberty 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 West Liberty; ≈ 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 West Liberty adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.9% of West Liberty adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
West Liberty and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Liberty | A− | 27.9% | 3.8% | 8.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Liberty adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Liberty
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Liberty is better than West Virginia on 15 and worse on 7; on the rest, the West Virginia figure falls inside West Liberty’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Liberty | WV | U.S. | vs WV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.4%10.3–20.4 | 25.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.8%7.4–12.4 | 17.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 28.7%22.2–33.7 | 21.1% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.9%21.3–35 | 40.6% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 3.8%3.2–4.4 | 15.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 16.3%13.7–19.2 | 44% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 19.5%16.7–22.5 | 42.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 11.7%9.9–13.5 | 37.7% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 13%11–15.2 | 12.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 2.4%2.2–2.7 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 2%1.8–2.3 | 8.7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.2%2.5–4.2 | 10.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 1%0.9–1.2 | 4.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.8%16.3–23.5 | 19.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.8%5.7–12.1 | 19.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 19.9%13.8–27 | 32.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 21.5%17.5–25.7 | 14.1% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.9%33.2–46.7 | 40.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.7%4–11.3 | 8.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.1%66.6–76.8 | 81% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.7%58.8–66.5 | 55.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 72.3%65.3–78.7 | 86.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 47.3%44.5–50.3 | 79.5% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.3%62.2–71.9 | 66.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.9%70.5–83.8 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 36.5%30.9–41.9 | 30.4% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 45.9%38.5–53.2 | 33.8% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.9%18–30.1 | 23% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.3%7.5–21.7 | 16.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.9%6.2–14.1 | 12.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.5%5.1–9.6 | 11% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.1%6.5–14.3 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.9%6–18.4 | 17.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.2%24.1–40.6 | 39.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 5.4%4.3–6.8 | 18.7% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 23.5%16.3–30.8 | 18.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 3.2%2.7–3.8 | 9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%2.4–4.5 | 5.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.6%6.4–13.7 | 10.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 1.5%1.2–1.9 | 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 West Liberty
Is West Liberty a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Liberty is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 100%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in West Liberty?
CDC estimates 27.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.3% and 35%, against 40.6% across West Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Liberty?
Wheeling Hospital in Wheeling, 8.5 miles in a straight line from West Liberty’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Liberty have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4–11.3%), 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 West Liberty more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Liberty.
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.