Heath Ohio Map

About Heath, Ohio

Heath is a locality in Belmont County, Ohio, United States. Heath is located at 39.9562°N, 80.7837°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 43056.

Heath spills across rolling terrain, a patchwork of emerald fields and the darker, richer hues of cultivated earth. It lies 8.2 miles south-south-west of Wheeling, WV (from Wheeling, WV: bearing 204°T), and is situated 3.3 miles north-west of Moundsville. The land here is not aggressively dramatic, but possesses a quiet, persistent grace, its contours softened by decades of thoughtful cultivation. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, seems to linger, casting long, golden shadows that stretch and warp across the undulating landscape, imbuing the air with a palpable warmth. Distant stands of mature trees, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers towards the sky, punctuate the horizon, hinting at the deeper woods that lie beyond the immediate farms and scattered homes of Heath. The character of Heath is deeply entwined with the agricultural heritage of Belmont County, a legacy etched into the very soil. For generations, this land has provided sustenance, its economy historically tied to the bounty of the earth, with crops like corn and soybeans forming the backbone of local prosperity. While industrial shifts have touched many rural areas, the spirit of perseverance remains, a quiet resilience that echoes through the open spaces. The faint scent of freshly turned soil, a constant companion on warmer days, serves as a subtle reminder of this enduring connection to the land, a testament to the generations who have worked and lived in Heath.

About This Heath Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Heath, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.956185, -80.783698. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Heath and Belmont County.

Detailed location data for Heath includes the ZIP code (43947), telephone area code (740, 614), county seat of Belmont County (St. Clairsville), and school district assignment (Heath City School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Heath is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.