Photo: P199 · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Malone is healthier than 68%
Malone differs from New York on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Malone. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Malone
COPD, obesity and depression run high in Malone
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 6% across New York. 2 in 5 adults have obesity (39.8%), vs 28.8% across New York. Depression is also above the state: 22.7%, vs 17.5% across New York. In all, Malone runs above New York on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Malone
54.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.5% across New York. Among those 65 and older, 16.4% have lost all their teeth (New York 12.8%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Malone
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.9%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Malone is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Malone is healthier than 45%. Against the 9,076 towns with similar household incomes ($45K–$76K), it’s healthier than 68%. 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 New York figure falls outside Malone’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Malone’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Malone is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns, #596 of 755 in New York. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 61% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 22%).
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 $60,548; among the 9,076 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$76K), it’s healthier than 68%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Most New York towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Malone is healthier than 21% of graded towns, against 44% nationally.
Where Malone compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 5.9% (U.S. 11%).
Out of every 100 Malone adults…
Malone runs above NY on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Malone adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
Care in and near Malone
1 hospital and 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 4 measures, Malone runs above New York.
1 in 3 Malone 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.7% of Malone adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
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+ | 39.8% | 11.4% | 14.9% | 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 (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Malone
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Malone is better than New York on 3 and worse on 10; on the rest, the New York 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 | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.6%16–21.6 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.6%12.8–16.6 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.2%15.1–19.4 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.8%33.1–46.7 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 11.4%9.9–13.1 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.4%31.7–39.3 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.1%33.1–41.2 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.8%27.7–34.1 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.2–12.9 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%8.9–10.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.4–8.1 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.3%7.1–9.7 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.4–4.2 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.4%13.5–19.5 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.9%12.6–17.7 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.5%23.3–32.3 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.8%14–19.8 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.5%31.7–43.6 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.9%4.7–7.4 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.9%76.5–82.9 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.8%51.1–58.5 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.6%86.8–90.2 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78%75–80.6 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.7%62–71.1 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.6%68.5–81.9 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.7%19.5–26.3 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 31.6%26.8–36.5 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.8%19.2–26.5 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.3%11.7–17.1 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.7%9.8–13.8 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.5%6.4–8.8 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.9%6.8–9.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.7%11.3–16.5 | 14.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.5%26.5–35 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.1%13.1–17.5 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.6%11.8–15.6 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.2–7.9 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.1%4.4–5.8 | 5.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.9%7.7–10.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.6–4.7 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 New York 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 44% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #596 of 755 in New York. 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 39.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.1% and 46.7%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Malone?
The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy in Malone, 0.6 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 5.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.7–7.4%), against 7.9% across New York.
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 A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Malone.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The New York 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.