Photo: Tim Kiser (w:User:Malepheasant) · CC BY-SA 2.5Within West Virginia, Williamstown is healthier than 88% of graded towns
Williamstown differs from West Virginia on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 17 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Williamstown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Williamstown
Williamstown looks healthier next to West Virginia than next to the country
It’s healthier than 88% of the 61 West Virginia towns we grade, but 38% of towns nationwide. Much of West Virginia scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Williamstown is older than West Virginia, yet healthier on chronic conditions
Williamstown runs below West Virginia on COPD (8% vs 10.6%) and stroke (3.5% vs 4.2%). That’s despite an older population: 27% of residents are 65 or older (West Virginia 21%). Conditions ↓
Williamstown trails towns with similar incomes
Williamstown is healthier than 38% of U.S. towns, and only 22% of the 10,066 towns with similar household incomes ($67K–$111K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. Health Grade ↓
Williamstown keeps up with checkups
It beats West Virginia on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (64.1% vs 55.5%) and cholesterol checks (90.3% vs 86.8%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Williamstown adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below West Virginia. 1 in 10 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 Williamstown’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Williamstown’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Williamstown is healthier than 38% of U.S. towns, #8 of 61 in West Virginia. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 61% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 20%).
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). Williamstown’s median household income is $89,013; among the 10,066 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($67K–$111K), it’s healthier than 22%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Where Williamstown compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 5.4% (U.S. 11%); cholesterol check in 5 years, 90.3% (U.S. 87.1%); colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75), 72.4% (U.S. 65.5%).
Out of every 100 Williamstown adults…
Williamstown runs below WV on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Williamstown is an older town: 27% 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 Williamstown as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Williamstown 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.
10.3% of Williamstown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Care in and near Williamstown
No hospital or community health center in Williamstown 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 Williamstown; ≈ 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.
0.6 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Williamstown adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Williamstown does better than West Virginia.
3 in 10 Williamstown 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.
Williamstown and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamstown | C+ | 40.1% | 14.2% | 13.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Williamstown adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Williamstown
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Williamstown is better than West Virginia on 17 and worse on 1; on the rest, the West Virginia figure falls inside Williamstown’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Williamstown | WV | U.S. | vs WV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.5%16–22.9 | 25.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%12.3–16.7 | 17.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%15.3–20.4 | 21.1% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.1%34–46.3 | 40.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.2%11.9–16.5 | 15.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 42.8%38.5–46.9 | 44% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.4%38.3–46.5 | 42.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 37.4%33.7–41.1 | 37.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.3%9.8–12.8 | 12.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.9%9.7–12 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6%6.5–8.7 | 8.7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8%6.4–9.7 | 10.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.5%2.9–4 | 4.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14%11.4–16.8 | 19.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.7%10.6–16.9 | 19.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 26.7%21.8–31.6 | 32.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15%12.4–17.8 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.4%33.3–43.5 | 40.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.4%4–7.1 | 8.5% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.4%80.3–86.1 | 81% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.1%60.6–67.4 | 55.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.3%88.4–92 | 86.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.6%77.8–83.2 | 79.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.4%68.4–75.9 | 66.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.7%74.8–85.7 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 30.1%26.1–34.1 | 30.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.1%25.7–34.5 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.7%15.3–22 | 23% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.9%7.4–12.6 | 16.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.3%6.2–10.4 | 12.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.3%5.8–9 | 11% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6%4.8–7.2 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.3%7.5–13.4 | 17.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.6%27.8–37.3 | 39.2% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.1%12.3–17.9 | 18.7% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.3%11.9–16.8 | 18.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.7%6.6–8.9 | 9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.3–4.7 | 5.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.1%6.6–9.6 | 10.9% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%2.7–3.9 | 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 Williamstown
Is Williamstown a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Williamstown is healthier than 38% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #8 of 61 in West Virginia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 22%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Williamstown?
CDC estimates 40.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 34% and 46.3%, against 40.6% across West Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Williamstown?
Marietta Memorial Hospital in Marietta, 2.3 miles in a straight line from Williamstown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Williamstown have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4–7.1%), 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 Williamstown 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 Williamstown.
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.