Belmont County
OhioFIPS 39013
Pop. 66,4972 HospitalsSVI 0.31RUCC 3 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Belmont County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 12.2% | 11.7% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 43.0% | 40.9% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 7.2% | 7.5% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 2.7 | 4.8 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 10,341.444 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
18
Primary Care Physicians
27.7 per 100k
99
NPs & PAs
152.5 per 100k
30
Dentists
10
Hospital Beds
0.1 per 1,000
$11,562.48
Medicare Per Capita
2091.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Belmont County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 15.2% | — | |
| Obesity | 41.7% | — | |
| Depression | 26.8% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | — | |
| COPD | 10.6% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 19.4% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 8.9% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.4% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.2% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 23.5% | — | |
| Disability | 34.1% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 33.3% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | — | |
| Uninsured | 8.3% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.31
Socioeconomic Status0.35
Household Composition & Disability0.15
Minority Status & Language0.22
Housing Type & Transportation0.56
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Belmont County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnesville Hospital Association, Inc | Barnesville | 25 | CAH |
| East Ohio Regional Hospital | Martins Ferry | 161 |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.