Persinger House · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Mallow residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mallow, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mallow. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mallow
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Mallow
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.3%), vs 6.1% across Virginia. Cancer is also above the state: 12.2%, vs 7.7% across Virginia. In all, Mallow runs above Virginia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Virginia 17%), and COPD, heart disease and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
In Mallow, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 8.2% of working-age adults are uninsured (Virginia 8.7%), yet 22.9% say their health is fair or poor, vs 18.1% across the state. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Mallow, and more people treating it
46% of adults have high blood pressure (Virginia 35.4%), but 83.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Virginia figure falls outside Mallow’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Mallow adults…
Mallow runs above VA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Mallow is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Virginia. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Mallow as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mallow adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Care in and near Mallow
No hospital or community health center in Mallow 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 Mallow; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Virginia
Share of adults, with the Virginia figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Mallow adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Mallow 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.
10.9% of Mallow adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Mallow and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington | D | 41.1% | 16.8% | 20.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mallow adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mallow
Why doesn’t Mallow have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mallow.
What hospital is closest to Mallow?
Lewisgale Hospital Alleghany in Low Moor, 1.4 miles in a straight line from Mallow’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mallow.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Virginia 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.