Malcolm, NE

Nebraska · Metropolitan · City

4.2 Great / 5.0
428 Population
$84,712 Median Income
$239,800 Home Value
$893 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
32.5 yrs Median Age
32.4% Bachelor's Degree+
4.2
Overall
4.1
Economy
5.0
Affordability
3.6
Education

People

Population428
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density2,853/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 97.7%

Economy

4.1/5
Median Income$84,712
Per Capita Income$39,384
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty Rate16.9%
County GDP$28,815M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$239,800
Zillow Value$509,227
Median Rent$893
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,001

Health

Obesity34.3%
Diabetes8.1%
Depression21.4%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Jan / Jul23° / 76°
Rain31 in/yr
Snow33 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 32 (Good)

Education

3.6/5
Bachelor's+32.4%
High School+98.1%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.81
Libraries (County)9

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute23 min
Work From Home6.2%
BroadbandN/A

How Malcolm Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$84,712
Home Value$239,800
Median Rent$893
Poverty Rate16.9%
Bachelor's Degree+32.4%
Unemployment1.5%
Avg Temperature50.1°F

Population & Age

Total Population428
Population Density2,853 per sq mi
Median Age32.5 years
Male54.4%
Female45.6%
Male 54.4%
Female 45.6%

Race & Ethnicity

White 97.7% Hispanic 0.9% Other 1.4%
White97.7%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino0.9%
Asian0.0%
Other Races1.4%

Language

English Only96.3%
Spanish Speakers3.7%
English 96.3% Spanish 3.7%

Social Characteristics

Disability8.2%
Health Insurance97.4%

Income

13% above avg
Median Household Income$84,712
Per Capita Income$39,384
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,141
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$85,036

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.5%
Poverty Rate16.9%
Total Establishments (County)9,853
County GDP$28,815M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation794
Healthcare Facilities1,148
Retail Stores989
Manufacturing246
Total Establishments9,853

Industry Mix

Restaurants 794 Healthcare 1,148 Retail 989 Manufacturing 246

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$85,036
Avg Property Tax Paid$6,896

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time22.5 min
Work From Home6.2%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

15% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$239,800
Zillow Home Value Index$509,227

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied65.0%

Rental Costs

23% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$893

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$706
1 Bedroom$791
2 Bedroom$1,001
3 Bedroom$1,274
4 Bedroom$1,409

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$6,896
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.88%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.3%
Diabetes8.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure28.1%
Asthma9.2%
COPD4.9%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.9%
Physical Inactivity17.7%
Depression21.4%
Mental Distress (14+ days)14.5%
Physical Distress (14+ days)9.6%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage97.4%
Regular Checkup75.0%
Premature Death Rate6,252 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.1 / 10
Exercise Access95.4%
Healthcare Facilities (County)1,148
Restaurants (County)794

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)26

Temperature

23°F Jan 76°F Jul
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Average50.1°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation31.0 in
Annual Snowfall32.7 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median32.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,286 ft (392 m)
Land Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density2,853 per sq mi
Latitude40.9090°
Longitude-96.8661°
County FIPS31109

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 47.1%
D 51.4%

Democrat +4.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.4%
High School+98.1%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.81

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density2,853 per sq mi
Land Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)9

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)26

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