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Malden, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,818 Population 459/sq mi density
$38,786 Median Income $22,813 per capita
$88,900 Home Value $81,592 Zillow
$702 Median Rent 33.1% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
449 Violent Crime/100K 1,820 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$38,786 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,900 home value, $702/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
449 violent crimes/100K (18% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Malden enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Area7.5 sq mi (19.5 km²)
Population Density459/sq mi
Coordinates36.5570°N, 89.9665°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportMalden Regional (MAW)
3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.0"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 3.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.16"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

417 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 73 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 13 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 114 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 82 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 92 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 63 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 68 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 94 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 60 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 90 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 102 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 144 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 59 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 109 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 70 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 60 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 117 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 148 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 67 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

570 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 157 fatalities, 1,378 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 75 km 57
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 61 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 79 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 90 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 88 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 73 km 1
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 41 km 1
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 58 km 17
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 91 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 81 km 4
May 26, 2024 EF3 35 km 0
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 80 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 56 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 43 km 1
May 25, 2011 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 97 km 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 92 km 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 63 km 16
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 100 km 6
May 6, 2003 EF3 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WYLIE KING 1 (6,077 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 WYLIE KING 1 6,077 65 km
2024 BRIDGES RX 4,781 99 km
2021 MILLER KING 4,130 69 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,313 74 km
2021 VICTORY 1-7 3,237 63 km
2010 CHILTON SOUTH RX 1,649 100 km
2024 ESSMAN SPRING RX 1,495 66 km
2012 12 LONGBAY 1,432 99 km
2006 06 CHILTON SOUTH 1,400 100 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 92 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,232 67 km
1986 UNNAMED 1,147 98 km
2020 20 LONGBAY 1,128 99 km
2022 BEAN RIDGE RX 955 93 km
2013 UNNAMED 839 71 km
2021 UPALIKA 3 AND 4 HARMONY 3 824 75 km
2022 ESSMAN 4 GOOSECREEK 1 3 4 7 8 823 64 km
2020 VICTORY 1 765 64 km
2024 WOLF CREEK (OLIVE BR) RX 691 90 km
2005 LONG BAY RX 688 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.7 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in Wettest
April 58°F (14°C) 4.7 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.1 in
June 76°F (25°C) 3.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.4 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.6 in

Malden has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.0").

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