Health Profile of Wheeling, West Virginia
Wheeling Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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C
Wheeling Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Wheeling | West Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.1 | 76.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.8% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 23.4% | 23.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Wheeling is 74.1 years, about 2.0 years shorter than the West Virginia average of 76.1 years. The uninsured rate is 4.8%, lower than the West Virginia average of 6.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 23.4% of residents, higher than the West Virginia average of 23.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,856 residents in Wheeling are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 733 213 men · 520 women
- 75–84 1,406 544 men · 861 women
- 65–74 2,428 1,116 men · 1,311 women
- 50–64 4,291 2,090 men · 2,201 women
Younger residents
3,798 residents in Wheeling are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,264 645 boys · 618 girls
- 7–12 1,106 555 boys · 550 girls
- 3–7 807 406 boys · 401 girls
- 0–3 622 317 boys · 305 girls
About 2,318 residents in Wheeling (11.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Wheeling | West Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 15.5% | 14.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.6% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 9.4% | 9.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 38.2% | 40.3% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Wheeling are about the same as in West Virginia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Wheeling | West Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 23.5% | 25.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 11.6% | 11.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 32.2% | 31.8% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Wheeling are about the same as in West Virginia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 39,756 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 437,314 minutes a day and 159.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Wheeling is 74.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.10 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Wheeling | West Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.06 | 6.17 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Wheeling is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Wheeling, West Virginia has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than West Virginia, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Wheeling, West Virginia.
How healthy is Wheeling, West Virginia?
Wheeling, West Virginia has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Wheeling, West Virginia?
People in Wheeling, West Virginia can expect to live 74.1 years on average, 2.0 years shorter than the West Virginia average of 76.1.
What is the uninsured rate in Wheeling, West Virginia?
4.8% of residents in Wheeling, West Virginia have no health insurance, about 1 in 21 people, 1.2 points below the West Virginia rate of 6.0%.
What is the obesity rate in Wheeling, West Virginia?
38.2% of adults in Wheeling, West Virginia are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.1 points below the West Virginia rate of 40.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Wheeling, West Virginia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 39,756 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 437,314 minutes a day and 159.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Wheeling is 74.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.10 lifetimes a year.
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