At a Glance
Median Income
$48,750
$22,868 per capita
Home Value
$145,600
Zillow: $411,000
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
44.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
14.7% smoking rate
How Malta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Malta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Malta a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Malta residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,868. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 44.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,135 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Malta is $145,600 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $411,000. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
18.6% of adults in Malta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Malta has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population321
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density233/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$22,868
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty44.3%
County GDP$2,637M
Avg Weekly Wage$957
Housing
A+
Home Value$145,600
Rent
Ownership92.0%
Zillow$411,000
Housing Units111
Rent Burden26.0%
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,762/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain9.6 in/yr
Elevation4,517 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 14%
Commute12 min
Broadband96.6%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Malta was founded in 1883.
The median home in Malta was built in 1975.
20.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pocatello Regional (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.