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Malcom, IA
City in Poweshiek County, Iowa.
Population
221
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
267
ZIP codes
0
Malcom and its ZIP codes
Malcom at a glance
- Malcom is about 4.7 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Malcom, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Poweshiek County. PPP loans are for Malcom.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,260
9,222 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,476
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$154M
FY 2026, $8,273 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Malcom, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
488
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 10°F
38.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Malcom, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.7%
U.S. 33.3% +9.4 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Malcom
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrooklynCity | 6 mi | 1.3 |
| GrinnellCity | 8.9 mi | 5.7 |
| MontezumaCity | 9 mi | 2.5 |
| Holiday LakeCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 2.7 |
| GuernseyCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| SearsboroCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| HartwickCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Deep RiverCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| VictorCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Oakland AcresCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Barnes CityCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| LynnvilleCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| GilmanCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| ChelseaCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| New SharonCity | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| SullyCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Malcom, IA in?
- Malcom is in Poweshiek County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Malcom, IA?
- About 221 people live in Malcom, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Malcom?
- Nearby places include Brooklyn (6 mi), Grinnell (8.9 mi), Montezuma (9 mi), Holiday Lake (9.3 mi), Guernsey (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023