Malta, ID

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Population
181
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
4,517 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$159,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$55,682
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Set in the scenic Raft River Valley of south-central Idaho, Malta is a quiet farming and ranching community of fewer than 200 residents. Life here is defined by wide-open skies, irrigated alfalfa fields, and a peaceful, rural rhythm that dates back to the late 19th century. It is the kind of place where neighbors genuinely look out for one another and the surrounding landscape stretches as far as the eye can see.

Because it sits at the crossroads of the valley, Malta serves as a gathering spot for neighboring rural areas. Raft River Jr./Sr. High School is the town's social heart, drawing families together for sports games and school events throughout the year. For newcomers seeking solitude, plenty of elbow room, and a strong sense of local pride, Malta offers an authentic slice of small-town Idaho life.

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