Healthcare in Malta, ID
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.6%
2.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.2%
0.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.4%
0.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.1%
1.5pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
34.9%
Arthritis
28.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.4%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
17.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.2%
Loneliness
28.6%
Lack of Support
20.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.1%
Mobility
16.8%
Cognitive
17.1%
Hearing
10.5%
Vision
5.5%
Self-Care
4.2%
Independent Living
9.2%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
3
With Emergency Services
3
Nearest Hospital
24.5 mi
Cassia Regional Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cassia Regional Hospital | 24.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Power County Hospital District | 28.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Minidoka Memorial Hospital | 30.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Malta has an obesity rate of 38.6%, which is 2.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.2%, 0.7pp above the national average. About 12.1% of adults lack health insurance. 73.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 3 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services.