Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Malta Township is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns
Malta Township trails Ohio on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 43758, 43756. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Malta Township
Dental care lags in Malta Township
55.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 20.2% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Malta Township
The closest emergency room is Ohiohealth O'bleness Hospital in Athens, 24.2 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Muskingum Valley Health Centers is closer (1.8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in Malta Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. In all, Malta Township runs above Ohio on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Malta Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Malta Township is healthier than 15%. Against the 7,212 towns with similar household incomes ($41K–$68K), it’s healthier than 30%. 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 Ohio figure falls outside Malta Township’s likely range; Malta Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 43758, 43756, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Malta Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Malta Township is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 29% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 14%).
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). Malta Township’s median household income is $54,306; among the 7,212 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$68K), it’s healthier than 30%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Malta Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Care in and near Malta Township
1 community health center in Malta Township, 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 Malta Township; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Malta Township adults…
Malta Township runs above OH on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
1.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Malta Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Malta Township 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.
12.5% of Malta Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Malta Township and the towns around it
Malta Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malta Township | C− | 40.2% | 14.9% | 19% | ZIP codes |
| Morgan Township | D | 40.7% | 16.3% | 18.7% | ZIP 43756 |
| Deerfield Township | — | — | — | — | |
| McConnelsville | C− | 39.1% | 15.8% | 17.1% | CDC place |
| Malta | — | — | — | — | |
| Penn Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bloom Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Windsor Township | D | 42.7% | 16.3% | 20.6% | ZIP codes |
Deerfield Township, Malta, Penn Township and Bloom Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Malta Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Malta Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Malta Township is better than Ohio on 0 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Malta Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Malta Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.2%19.4–25.1 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14.2–18.1 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.4–20.5 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.2%32.4–48.4 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.9%13–16.9 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 41.5%37.2–45.9 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40%35.7–44.5 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.6%30.1–37.3 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.3%10–12.7 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10%9–10.9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.9%8–9.8 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.3%9.2–11.7 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.3%3.9–4.7 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.2%16.7–23.8 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19%16.5–21.8 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.1%27.4–37.1 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.8%13–18.9 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.5%34–47.4 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.5%6.9–10.2 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.3%77–83.4 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.6%51.8–59.4 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.7%83.9–87.6 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81%78.5–83.4 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.1%56.8–67 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.1%64.1–79.2 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.4%22.8–30.3 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.1%28.9–39.5 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.5%18.3–25.1 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.3%11.9–16.9 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11%9.3–12.9 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.2%7.1–9.4 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.8%6.8–8.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.5%10.5–14.8 | 11.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.1%29–37.6 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.5%14.3–18.6 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.6%13.9–17.5 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.6%7.6–9.6 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.8–6.1 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.5%8.3–10.6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%4–5 | 3.8% | 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 Ohio figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Malta Township
Is Malta Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Malta Township is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 30%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Malta Township?
CDC estimates 40.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.4% and 48.4%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Malta Township?
Ohiohealth O'bleness Hospital in Athens, 24.2 miles in a straight line from Malta Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Malta Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.9–10.2%), against 8% across Ohio.
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 Malta Township 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 Malta Township.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Ohio 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.