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Malta, ID
City in Cassia County, Idaho.
Population
346
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
251
ZIP codes
0
Malta and its ZIP codes
Malta at a glance
- Malta is about 11 times as dense as Idaho as a whole.
Local data for Malta, ID
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cassia County. PPP loans are for Malta.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,100
12,609 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,434
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$133M
FY 2026, $5,376 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Malta, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
359
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
17
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 17°F
9.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Malta, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.1%
U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts
Cities near Malta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AlbionCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| DecloCity | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| HeyburnCity | 26 mi | 2.6 |
| OakleyCity | 27 mi | 4.6 |
| RupertCity | 27 mi | 2.1 |
| BurleyCity | 27 mi | 6.8 |
| AcequiaCity | 28 mi | 0.5 |
| PaulCity | 30 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Malta, ID in?
- Malta is in Cassia County, Idaho.
- What is the population of Malta, ID?
- About 346 people live in Malta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Malta?
- Nearby places include Albion (13 mi), Declo (20 mi), Heyburn (26 mi), Oakley (27 mi), Rupert (27 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023