Where Malcolm residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Malcolm, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Malcolm. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Malcolm
Stroke, diabetes and arthritis run high in Malcolm
1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.8%), vs 4.1% across Alabama. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (20.7%), vs 14.8% across Alabama. Arthritis is also above the state: 39.2%, vs 30.3% across Alabama. In all, Malcolm runs above Alabama on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Malcolm
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26.8%), vs 19.2% across Alabama. Utility shut-off threats (14.5% vs 9.6%) and housing insecurity (19.8% vs 13.9%) are higher too. 21.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
In Malcolm, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 8.9% of working-age adults are uninsured (Alabama 9.9%), yet 29.6% say their health is fair or poor, vs 22.8% across the state. Checkups ↓
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 Alabama figure falls outside Malcolm’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Malcolm adults…
Malcolm runs above AL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.5% of Malcolm adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Keeping up with care
Share of Malcolm adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Care in and near Malcolm
No hospital or community health center in Malcolm 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 Malcolm; ≈ 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 Alabama
Share of adults, with the Alabama figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Malcolm adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
4 in 10 Malcolm 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.
Malcolm and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Malcolm adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Malcolm
Why doesn’t Malcolm have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Malcolm.
What hospital is closest to Malcolm?
Jackson Medical Center in Jackson, 21.4 miles in a straight line from Malcolm’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Malcolm?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Southwest Alabama Health Service in Mc Intosh, 4.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Malcolm.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Alabama figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. 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.