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Malta, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Cassia County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
321
Population
233/sq mi density
$48,750
Median Income
$22,868 per capita
$145,600
Home Value
$387,013 Zillow
46°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
337
Violent Crime/100K
2,539 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
337 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Malta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.6 inches. The area receives 11.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.2°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,517 ft (1,377 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 233/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3075°N, 113.3697°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Cassia County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pocatello Regional (PIH) 57 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 43.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 22.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.6 m (12 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1909 | UTAH | Earthquake | 3.6 m | — | 79 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Wapi Lava Field (65 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Wapi Lava Field | Shield | 1,604 m (5,262 ft) | -300 | 65 km |
| Craters of the Moon | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,005 m (6,578 ft) | -130 | 124 km |
| Black Butte Crater Lava Field | Shield | 1,478 m (4,849 ft) | -8400 | 126 km |
| Hell's Half Acre | Shield | 1,631 m (5,351 ft) | -3250 | 152 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in |
Malta has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 27°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.9") and February the driest (0.6").