Wheeling

Ohio County, West Virginia

Population 42K |Median income $57,094 |1 hospital

Population

41,582

Ohio County

Median Income

$57,094

-16% vs avg

Median Home Value

$166,000

-27% vs avg

Median Age

42.7

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024

Population

42K-6%

Median Income

$57,094+39%

Median Home Value

$166,000+68%

Poverty Rate

17.7%+15%

Unemployment

6%-8%

Economics

Median Rent

$821/mo

Poverty Rate

17.7% +25% vs avg

Unemployment 6%

Bachelor's Degree+ 33.9%

Work From Home 6.4%

Public Transit 1.4%

Population

White 90.2%

Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%

African American 3.3%

Asian 0.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure

42.5%

Obesity

39.5%

Short Sleep Duration

39.2%

Physical Inactivity

29.8%

Frequent Mental Distress

20.1%

Current Smoking

16.3%

Frequent Physical Distress

16.2%

Binge Drinking

15.1%

Diabetes

15%

Current Asthma

11.9%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 81%

Dental Visit 62.3%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease

8.3%

Lack of Health Insurance

7.4%

Stroke

3.9%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution

★★★★★

★★★★

★★★

★★

★

Average Rating

1/5

Total Hospitals

With ER

WHEELING HOSPITAL, INC

WHEELING · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★☆☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Wheeling Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central and Southern West Virginia Through 5:45 AM

NOAA · 1d ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Lorain County, Ohio Until 4:15 AM

NOAA · 1d ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia Until 4:45 AM EDT

NOAA · 1d ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Tri-State Area of Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia

NOAA · 1d ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for North Central Ohio Through 4:00 AM EDT

NOAA · 1d ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central and West Central Ohio Until 2:30 AM

NOAA · 1d ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Wheeling, WV? ▼

Wheeling, WV has a population of 41,582 people, located in Ohio County, West Virginia.

What is the median household income in Wheeling? ▼

The median household income in Wheeling, WV is $57,094 per year. The poverty rate is 17.7%.

What is the median home value in Wheeling? ▼

The median home value in Wheeling, WV is $166,000. Median rent is $821/month.

What are the top health concerns in Wheeling? ▼

The top health indicators in Wheeling include High Blood Pressure (42.5%), Obesity (39.5%), Short Sleep Duration (39.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.

How many hospitals are in Wheeling? ▼

Wheeling has 1 hospital with an average rating of 1/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.

What is the median age in Wheeling? ▼

The median age in Wheeling, WV is 42.7 years. 33.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Wheeling, WV is located in Ohio County, West Virginia. With a population of 42K and a median household income of $57,094, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 1/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Wheeling area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Ohio County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.