At a Glance
Violent Crime
496/100K
1,629/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Malaga Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Malaga's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Malaga a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Malaga reports 496 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 30% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,629/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Malaga hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Malaga has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population63
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density21/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans43.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$52,629
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$11,319M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,470
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$242,280
Housing Units56
Rent Burden23.4%
Crime
F
Violent496/100K
Property1,629/100K
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death12,798/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation2,994 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Broadband20.0%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Malaga was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Lea County Regional (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 159 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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