At a Glance
Median Income
$41,875
$10,076 per capita
Home Value
$73,600
Zillow: $130,244
Median Rent
$738/mo
37.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.0%
70.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
15.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
20.5% smoking rate
How Malone Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Malone's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Malone a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Malone residents earn a median household income of $41,875 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $10,076. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,052 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Malone is $73,600 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,244. Median rent is $738/month, with 37.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
4.0% of adults in Malone hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
70.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Malone has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,275
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density746/mi²
Male / Female74% / 26%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,875
Per Capita$10,076
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty15.5%
County GDP$1,986M
Avg Weekly Wage$910
Housing
A+
Home Value$73,600
Rent$738
Ownership76.8%
Zillow$130,244
Housing Units373
Rent Burden37.8%
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death13,579/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain51.1 in/yr
Elevation137 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.0%
High School+70.6%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 27%
Commute32 min
Broadband79.7%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Malone was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Dothan Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.