Where Malaga residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Malaga, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Malaga. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Malaga
Depression is more common in Malaga
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (20.2%), vs 15.1% across New Jersey. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.1%, vs 14.7% across New Jersey. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Malaga
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.1%), vs 10.9% across New Jersey. Habits ↓
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 New Jersey figure falls outside Malaga’s likely range.
How Malaga adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Malaga runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 Malaga 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Malaga adults…
Malaga runs above NJ on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Malaga residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across New Jersey. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Malaga
No hospital or community health center in Malaga 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 Malaga; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Malaga adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.5% of Malaga adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Malaga and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklinville | — | — | — | — |
Franklinville: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Malaga adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Malaga
Why doesn’t Malaga have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Malaga.
What hospital is closest to Malaga?
Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill in Elmer, 6.6 miles in a straight line from Malaga’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Malaga?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ritecare at Vineland Shoprite in Vineland, 6.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Malaga.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The New Jersey 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.