Healthcare in Malden, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
25.4%
10.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.3%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.9%
2.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
4.8pp below 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
33.5%
Arthritis
21.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.5%
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
16.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.3%
Loneliness
38.1%
Lack of Support
26.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.5%
Mobility
11.1%
Cognitive
15.0%
Hearing
5.0%
Vision
4.6%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
7.9%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.8 mi
Melrosewakefield Healthcare
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melrosewakefield Healthcare | 1.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | 4.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary - | 4.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| The Shriners' Hospital For Children - Boston | 4.6 mi | Childrens | — | — |
| Winchester Hospital | 4.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Malden has an obesity rate of 25.4%, which is 10.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.3%, near the national average. About 5.8% of adults lack health insurance. 78.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.3 out of 5.