Malcolm, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Washington County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
305
Population
129/sq mi density
65°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Malcolm, AL
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
36.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
100.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.4%
41% above
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
How Malcolm Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Malcolm's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
806%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Malcolm a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
0.0% of adults in Malcolm hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 36.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Malcolm has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population305
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density129/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty100.0%
County GDP$1,301M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,670
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$96,960
Housing Units71
Rent Burden28.6%
Health
Obesity45.4%
Diabetes15.3%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death12,864/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain60.2 in/yr
Elevation14 ft
Education
CBachelor's+0.0%
High School+36.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 22%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Mobile Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.497 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.