Maloy, IA

Iowa

Maloy is a small town in Iowa with a population of 40. Residents earn $93,125 per year, which is 24% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
40 Population 65/sq mi density
$93,125 Median Income $35,298 per capita
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$93,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $93,125
24% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.1%
64% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Maloy Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population40
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density65/mi²
Male / Female58% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans33.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$93,125
Per Capita$35,298
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$234M
Commute22 min

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.0 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,133 ft (345 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute22 min
Broadband18.0%
Libraries1

Is Maloy a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Maloy receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Maloy offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Maloy is $93,125, 24% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Education

12.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Maloy experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches, including 20.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Maloy has a population of 40 with a density of 65 people per square mile. The median age is 37.5 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.5%).

Population

40
Total Population
65
People / sq mi
37.5yrs
Median Age
4% below US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.5%
Female 42.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Maloy vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.6%
15% above US avg
Spanish9.4%
30% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Maloy vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Maloy is $93,125, which is 24% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Maloy vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$93,125
24% above US avg
Per Capita Income$35,298
Avg Weekly Wage$889
IRS Avg AGI$60,255

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)182
County GDP$234M

Business (County)

Restaurants13
Healthcare11
Retail18
Manufacturing4

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,583
88% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.7 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Maloy has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.0 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.6°F
8% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.0 inches
3% below US avg
Snowfall20.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,133 ft (345 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density65/sq mi
Coordinates40.6706°N, 94.4096°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19159
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 12.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 51.3-point margin. 18.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.1%
D 23.8%

Winner: Republican by 51.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.1%
64% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+2.2%
School Test Score5.73
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density65/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access18.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities11
Restaurants13
Retail Stores18

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.7 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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