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Malad City is a small town of 2,219 in Idaho, with a median household income of $68,594
and a 0.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Malad City stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Malad City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Malad City city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.8
Malad City's overall cost of living index is 91.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Malad City costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Malad City, ID
National Avg
Median Home Value
$197,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$825
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
90.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$68,594
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Malad City's violent crime rate is 242.8 per 100,000 residents
— 36% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
242.8 /100k
Property Crime
618.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Malad City is served primarily by ONEIDA COUNTY DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 30.7:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Malad City, ID
National Avg
School District
ONEIDA COUNTY DISTRICT
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Elementary Schools
2
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
30.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Malad City sees average highs of 32.7°F in January
and 90.6°F in July,
with 13.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 52.4 inches of snow per year.
Malad City's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Malad City roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $197,600 and median rent is $825/month.
Malad City's violent crime rate is 242.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 618.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Malad City are operated by ONEIDA COUNTY DISTRICT.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 30.7:1. 22.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Malad City, ID has a population of 2,219, a median household income of $68,594, and an unemployment rate of 0.4%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Malad City averages 32.7°F in January and 90.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 13.1 inches
with about 52.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Malad City, ID is covered by 1 ZIP code: 83252.
The population of Malad City, Idaho is 2,219 with a median age of 39.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Malad City: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $197,600, median household income $68,594, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Malad City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
