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Malcom, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Poweshiek County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
268
Population
323/sq mi density
$73,056
Median Income
$38,777 per capita
$110,100
Home Value
$211,172 Zillow
$675
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
289
Violent Crime/100K
2,575 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$73,056 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,100 home value, $675/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
289 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Malcom experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. The area receives 31.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 920 ft (280 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 323/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7061°N, 92.5553°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Poweshiek County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ottumwa Regional (OTM) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 31.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.4 in |
Malcom has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 19°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (1.0").