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Malta, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Morgan County County
Malta, OH
At a Glance
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)
Is Malta a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Malta residents earn a median household income of $35,833 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,422. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 235 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Malta is $98,300 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,830. Median rent is $755/month, with 29.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1940.
Safety & Crime
Malta reports 386 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 2% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,764/100K.
Education
14.2% of adults in Malta hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Malta has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.