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Malcom, IA

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Population
259
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
914 ft
Median Home Value
$109,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$638/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$76,750
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Malcom

Situated in Poweshiek County just north of Interstate 80, Malcom is a quiet rural community surrounded by classic Iowa farmland. Tucked along Little Bear Creek, it offers plenty of open space and a relaxed, close-knit atmosphere. While the town originally grew around a mid-1800s sawmill and stagecoach stop, today it provides a peaceful, low-traffic environment where neighbors know each other and life moves at a comfortable pace.

P.P. Raymond House, located in Malcom,Iowa in 2017

During the railroad boom of the late 19th century, Malcom was a busy shipping hub for grain and livestock, briefly earning the nickname "Little Chicago." That frantic depot era has long settled into a calm residential routine. With I-80 right down the road, residents enjoy an easy commute to nearby Grinnell for jobs, schools, healthcare, and dining, making Malcom an appealing, affordable spot for anyone looking for country quiet with modern conveniences close by.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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