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Malta, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Morgan County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
705
Population
2,074/sq mi density
$35,833
Median Income
$23,422 per capita
$98,300
Home Value
$150,830 Zillow
$755
Median Rent
29.9% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
386
Violent Crime/100K
1,764 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$35,833 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,300 home value, $755/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
386 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Malta experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 19.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 670 ft (204 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,074/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6511°N, 81.8632°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Morgan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 3.1 in |
Malta has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.5").