At a Glance
Median Income
$26,250
$13,398 per capita
Home Value
$104,000
Zillow: $211,030
Median Rent
$925/mo
20.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.3%
71.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
60.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
17.1% 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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Malone residents earn a median household income of $26,250 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $13,398. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 60.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 405 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Malone is $104,000 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,030. Median rent is $925/month, with 20.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
8.3% of adults in Malone hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
71.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Malone has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population287
Median Age22.2 yrs
Density624/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born22.3%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
C
Median Income$26,250
Per Capita$13,398
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty60.0%
County GDP$2,179M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,274
Housing
A
Home Value$104,000
Rent$925
Ownership78.4%
Zillow$211,030
Housing Units162
Rent Burden20.0%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death11,929/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
Elevation480 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+71.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute35 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed27 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Malone was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Waco Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
22.3% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.