Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Malone is healthier than 55%
Malone differs from Florida on 22 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 18 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Malone. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Malone
Dental care lags in Malone
37.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 19.7% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Malone
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.5%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Malone
1 in 7 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (13.7%), vs 8.6% across Florida. Food insecurity (23.3% vs 16.8%) and housing insecurity (20.9% vs 13.9%) are higher too. 21.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Malone is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Malone is healthier than 17%. Against the 4,008 towns with similar household incomes ($34K–$56K), it’s healthier than 55%. Health Grade ↓
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 Florida figure falls outside Malone’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Malone’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Malone is healthier than 17% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 49% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 5%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Malone’s median household income is $45,000; among the 4,008 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($34K–$56K), it’s healthier than 55%, about where its income would put it.
Where Malone compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 30.4% (U.S. 37.1%); arthritis, 18% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.4% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Malone adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.7% of Malone adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Out of every 100 Malone adults…
Malone runs below FL on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Malone
1 community health center in Malone, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Malone; ≈ 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).
How Malone adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Malone runs above Florida.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Malone and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malone | C− | 42% | 12.1% | 21.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Malone adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Malone
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Malone is better than Florida on 4 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Malone’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Malone | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.6%21.5–29.9 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%12.5–16.6 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.8%17.3–22.4 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42%35.7–48.3 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 12.1%10.4–13.8 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.4%32.4–40.3 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.4%26.9–34 | 39% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 18%15.8–20.3 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.9%7.8–10.1 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.4%4–4.8 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5.1–6.6 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.8%5.7–7.9 | 7.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.4%3–3.8 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.7%16.6–23.2 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.5%17.8–25.3 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.5%25.5–35.8 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.3%16–23 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 46%40.5–51.6 | 37.3% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 23.7%19.1–28.9 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.3%66.1–74.3 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 37.3%34.1–40.7 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 76.6%73.1–80.1 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 63.8%60–67.3 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 53.2%48.3–58 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74%67.2–80.1 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.9%13.3–18.6 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 32.1%28.5–36 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 23.3%21.2–25.5 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 20.9%18.8–23.2 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.7%12.2–15.3 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.3%11.2–13.5 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21.7%19.6–23.9 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.2%30.2–40.5 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.6%11.5–15.8 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.8%16–21.9 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.8%5.1–6.5 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 7.1%6.1–8.2 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.6%8.1–11.2 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.9%4.2–5.7 | 4.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Florida figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Malone
Is Malone a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Malone is healthier than 17% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Malone?
CDC estimates 42% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.7% and 48.3%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Malone?
Jackson Hospital in Marianna, 8.7 miles in a straight line from Malone’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Malone have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 23.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 19.1–28.9%), against 15.9% across Florida.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Malone more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Malone.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Florida figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.