African Zion Baptist Church · Photo: Antony-22 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where 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
Malden is an older town
60% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across West Virginia. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Malden with the state. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Malden, and more people treating it
49.3% of adults have high blood pressure (West Virginia 44%), but 82.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
Malden keeps up with checkups
It beats West Virginia on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (62.5% vs 55.5%) and cholesterol checks (89.2% vs 86.8%). 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 West Virginia figure falls outside Malden’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Malden adults…
Malden runs above WV on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Malden is an older town: 60% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across West Virginia. Arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Malden as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Malden adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
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).
Everyday habits, side by side with West Virginia
Share of adults, with the West Virginia figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Malden adults are doing
About the same as West Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Malden 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.
17.3% of Malden adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Malden 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | D | 40.2% | 15.6% | 17.7% | CDC place |
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 (West Virginia 39.2%). 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?
Charleston Area Medical Center in Charleston, 4.9 miles in a straight line from Malden’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Malden?
17 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Kanawha City Health Center in Charleston, 2.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Malden.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The West 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.