Photo: Steve Shook · CC BY 2.0Where Malden residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Malden, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Malden. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Malden
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Malden
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.7%), vs 5.1% across Washington. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.6%), vs 2.9% across Washington. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.5%, vs 5.4% across Washington. In all, Malden runs above Washington on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Malden
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.9%), vs 10.1% across Washington. Habits ↓
In Malden, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7.8% of working-age adults are uninsured (Washington 8.4%), yet 21.4% say their health is fair or poor, vs 16.3% across the state. 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 Washington figure falls outside Malden’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Malden adults…
Malden runs above WA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
0.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Malden adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Care in and near Malden
No hospital or community health center in Malden 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 Malden; ≈ 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 Malden adults are doing
About the same as Washington on each measure.
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.
13.8% of Malden adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Malden and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Malden adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Malden
Why doesn’t Malden have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Malden.
What hospital is closest to Malden?
Whitman Hospital and Medical Center in Colfax, 25.3 miles in a straight line from Malden’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Malden.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Washington 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.