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Malta Bend, MO

Missouri

Malta Bend is a small town in Missouri with a population of 168. Residents earn $48,750 per year, which is 35% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
168 Population 672/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $26,379 per capita
$79,200 Home Value
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,200 home value
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $48,750
35% lower than US avg
Home Value $79,200
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.0%
61% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.0%
15% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.7%
81% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.8%
45% lower than US avg

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

People

Population168
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density672/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$26,379
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty6.8%
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$79,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units90
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity37.0%
Uninsured8.1%
Smoking16.6%
Depression26.2%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation705 ft (215 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute21 min
Broadband58.0%

Is Malta Bend a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Malta Bend receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Malta Bend offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Malta Bend is $48,750, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Malta Bend is $79,200, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Malta Bend has a population of 168 with a density of 672 people per square mile. The median age is 37.3 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.2%), with 1.8% Black.

Population

168
Total Population
672
People / sq mi
37.3yrs
Median Age
4% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.4%
Female 44.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Malta Bend vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Malta Bend vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Malta Bend is $48,750, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Malta Bend vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,750
35% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,379

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.8%
45% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.1 min
Drive Alone85.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Malta Bend is $79,200, 72% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$79,200
72% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.4%
Housing Units90
Median Year Built1949

Property Tax

In Malta Bend, 37.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.1% of residents lack health insurance. 16.6% are current smokers. 26.2% report depression. 27.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Malta Bend vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.0%
15% above US avg
Diabetes9.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure31.5%
Asthma10.6%
COPD7.0%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.6%
19% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.6%
Physical Inactivity27.8%
Depression26.2%
Mental Distress18.4%
Physical Distress13.2%
Short Sleep38.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.3%
Uninsured8.1%
6% below US avg
Checkup Rate76.1%
Dental Visits59.7%

Food & Exercise

13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 58.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.0%
61% below US avg
High School+87.8%
Graduate Degree+0.9%
School Test Score5.51
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density672/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access58.0%
Alt Fuel Stations1

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.1 min
Drive Alone85.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.2%

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