The Town FilesMalone, Florida
Town in Jackson County · population 1,959 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $82,500
- Household income
- $45,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 92°
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 41.2
Malone is a town of 1,959 people in Jackson County, Florida. The median home is worth $82,500, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks quieter than 90% of Florida towns, better for retirees than 85% of Florida towns, better for a vacation home than 85% of Florida towns.
- #3 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Florida
- #14 in 25 Small Towns in Florida With the Cheapest Homes
- #15 in The 50 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in America With Mild Winters
- #15 in The 50 Best Affordable Places to Retire in America With Mild Winters
- #15 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Florida
How Malone ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Malone is worth $82,500, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $45,000, which is more affordable than 98% of Florida towns. Median rent is $684 a month. 78.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Malone | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $82,500 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $684 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $45,000 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 78.5% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.3% | — |
Who lives in Malone
| People | Malone | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.2 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.3% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 8.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5.4% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.8% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 5.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.6% | — |
| Work from home | 12.8% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 31.4 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.0% | 92.4% |
Weather in Malone
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 40.7°F. About 51.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year. Expect about 100 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 23 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Malone since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on January 9, 2024 about 5.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on January 9, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 2 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on February 7, 1971.
Severe weather in Jackson County since 1996
Jackson County has been included in 36 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2026 | Hurricane | DR-4955: Hurricane Isaias |
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3655: Hurricane Isaias |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Jackson County
Jackson County had 14,830 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,323 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Malone itself the ACS puts it at 4.1%.
Public schools in Malone
1 public school with 562 students, about 14.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MALONE SCHOOL | PK-12 | 562 | 14.4 |
Towns near Malone
- Greenwood, FL6.0 mi · 539 people · home $96,400
- Cottonwood, AL10.5 mi · 1,048 people · home $111,500
- Marianna, FL12.0 mi · 6,245 people · home $98,700
- Ashford, AL16.2 mi · 2,246 people · home $180,100
- Cottondale, FL16.8 mi · 848 people · home $79,200
- Donalsonville, GA17.7 mi · 2,833 people · home $109,900
- Cowarts, AL19.2 mi · 1,930 people · home $177,700
- Grand Ridge, FL19.6 mi · 882 people · home $106,500
Malone questions
Is Malone, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Malone scores better for retirees than 85% of Florida towns and quieter than 90%. 14.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.2).
How much does a house cost in Malone?
The median owner-occupied home in Malone is valued at $82,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $45,000, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $684 a month.
What is the weather like in Malone?
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 40.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.1 inches of precipitation a year.
Does Malone get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Malone since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on January 9, 2024. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)