Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Malta residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Malta, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Malta. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Malta
Dental care lags in Malta
56% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 23.9% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Malta
The closest emergency room is Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, 23.9 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Muskingum Valley Health Centers is closer (0.2 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in Malta
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. In all, Malta runs above Ohio on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Malta adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Care in and near Malta
1 community health center in Malta, 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; ≈ 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 adults…
Malta runs above OH on 5 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Malta adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Malta 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.
12.9% of Malta adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Malta and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
| McConnelsville | C− | 39.1% | 15.8% | 17.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Malta adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Malta
Why doesn’t Malta have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Malta.
What hospital is closest to Malta?
Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, 23.9 miles in a straight line from Malta’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Malta?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Muskingum Valley Health Centers in Malta, 0.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Malta.
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. 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.