Malta Bend, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
168 Population 672/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $26,379 per capita
$79,200 Home Value $195,810 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature
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, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,200 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Malta Bend, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,750
35% below
$26,379 per capita
Home Value
$79,200
72% below
Zillow: $195,810
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
61% below
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Malta Bend Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Malta Bend's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
65%
Home Value
28%
Poverty
55%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Malta Bend a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Malta Bend residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,379. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Malta Bend is $79,200 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,810. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.

Education

13.0% of adults in Malta Bend hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Malta Bend has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population168
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density672/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$26,379
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty6.8%

Housing

A+
Home Value$79,200
Rent
Ownership91.4%
Zillow$195,810
Housing Units90
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
Elevation705 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute21 min
Broadband77.6%
EV Stations3

Did You Know?

The median home in Malta Bend was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Sedalia Regional (35 miles).
16.1% of the population has a disability.