At a Glance
Median Income
$73,056
$38,777 per capita
Home Value
$110,100
Zillow: $238,566
Median Rent
$675/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.4%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
17.1% smoking rate
How Malcom Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Malcom's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Malcom a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Malcom residents earn a median household income of $73,056 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,777. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 699 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Malcom is $110,100 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $238,566. Median rent is $675/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
30.4% of adults in Malcom hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Malcom has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population268
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density323/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,056
Per Capita$38,777
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$1,654M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,108
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,100
Rent$675
Ownership84.8%
Zillow$238,566
Housing Units117
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity42.3%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,568/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain37.7 in/yr
Elevation920 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.4%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute22 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Malcom was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.