Malcom, Iowa
City · Population 257 · #602 in Iowa
About Malcom
Set in the central part of Iowa, Malcom is a tiny community with an estimated population of 257.
Malcom holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.83 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 310 residents per square mile.
📰 Malcom News Today
- John Smith Obituary Jun 27, 2026 - Hoy- Kilnoski Funeral Home & Crematory Hoy- Kilnoski Funeral Home & Crematory · Jun 29
- Semi crash blocks lanes on Interstate 80 near Malcom KCCI · Nov 9
- Rita Robison Obituary (2026) - Malcom, IA - Holland-Coble Funeral Home - Montezuma Legacy obituary · Jul 25
- Earl Creps Obituary (2026) - Malcom, IA - Smith Funeral Home and Crematory - Grinnell Legacy obituary · May 5
- Malcom, Iowa Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 18
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What Makes Malcom Unique
- The only place in America named Malcom — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)257
Rank in state#602 of 940
Land area0.83 sq mi
Density310/sq mi
Coordinates41.7061, -92.5553