The Town FilesMalad City, Idaho
City in Oneida County · population 2,299 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $249,400
- Household income
- $77,237
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 33 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 34.4
Malad City is a city of 2,299 people in Oneida County, Idaho. The median home is worth $249,400, below the typical Idaho town ($291,900). It ranks better for families than 96% of Idaho towns, better for first-time buyers than 93% of Idaho towns, easier by car than 82% of Idaho towns.
How Malad City ranks
Percentile among Idaho towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Idaho towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Malad City is worth $249,400, below the typical Idaho town ($291,900). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $77,237, which is more affordable than 92% of Idaho towns. Median rent is $894 a month. 85.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Malad City | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $249,400 | $291,900 |
| Median rent | $894 | $1,029 |
| Median household income | $77,237 | $66,924 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 85.0% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1951 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.3% | — |
Who lives in Malad City
| People | Malad City | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.4 | 36.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.0% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 30.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.2% | 21.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.2% | 11.4% |
| Veterans | 11.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.5% | — |
| Work from home | 13.0% | 8.4% |
| Average commute | 18.3 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.5% | 91.2% |
Weather in Malad City
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 14.6°F. About 13.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 32.6 inches of snow (typical Idaho town: 38.8 in). Expect about 46 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 185 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Malad City since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Idaho town. The strongest, an F1, struck on May 21, 1986 about 6.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 9, 1987.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 1 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on June 1, 2023.
Severe weather in Oneida County since 1996
Oneida County has been included in 3 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2020 | Biological | DR-4534: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3467: Covid-19 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3244: Hurricane Katrina |
Jobs and pay in Oneida County
Oneida County had 1,707 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $38,378 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Malad City itself the ACS puts it at 1.4%.
Public schools in Malad City
4 public schools with 8,683 students, about 22.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDAHO HOME LEARNING ACADEMY | PK-12 | 7,751 | 23.7 |
| MALAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 411 | 19.6 |
| MALAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 308 | 17.1 |
| MALAD MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 213 | 16.4 |
Towns near Malad City
- Dayton, ID14.6 mi · 510 people · home $308,300
- Weston, ID17.5 mi · 511 people · home $344,300
- Downey, ID17.7 mi · 571 people · home $173,800
- Preston, ID19.9 mi · 5,591 people · home $350,300
- Clarkston, UT21.2 mi · 749 people · home $326,500
- Lewiston, UT24.1 mi · 1,939 people · home $390,500
- Trenton, UT25.0 mi · 512 people · home $358,300
- Franklin, ID26.1 mi · 1,025 people · home $370,200
Malad City questions
Is Malad City, Idaho a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Malad City scores better for retirees than 53% of Idaho towns and quieter than 71%. 19.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.4).
How much does a house cost in Malad City?
The median owner-occupied home in Malad City is valued at $249,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $77,237, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $894 a month.
What is the weather like in Malad City?
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 14.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 13.1 inches of precipitation a year and 32.6 inches of snow.
Does Malad City get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Malad City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on May 21, 1986. The typical Idaho town has had 2.
- 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)