Malta, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · DeKalb County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
1,507
Population
2,431/sq mi density
$83,611
Median Income
$31,937 per capita
$178,900
Home Value
$280,656 Zillow
$1,036
Median Rent
20.6% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$83,611 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$178,900 home value, $1,036/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Malta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. The area receives 33.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 914 ft (279 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,431/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9295°N, 88.8712°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | DeKalb County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chicago/Rockford International (RFD) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 75.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in |
Malta has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 21°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (1.7").