Malcolm, Nebraska Lincoln Street 1, 2012
Malcolm’s story
152 years in pictures
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2005.
- 1874Malcolm is settled
MalcolmNE
A town of 486, settled in 1874.
Population
486
2025 Census estimate · +6.3% since 2020
Typical home
$530K
+6% in a year
Household income
$86K
median
Median age
31.8
years
Jobs based here
18
A commuter town
Is Malcolm a good place to live?
0.4% of working residents work locally in Malcolm, below both the Nebraska town median (34%) and the median of U.S. towns (8%). Among 51 Nebraska towns, just one has a higher typical home value than Malcolm. Malcolm has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
486 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Malcolm: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Malcolm, and how to reach them.
PowerNorris Public Power District9.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVillage of Malcolm water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Malcolm’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Nebraska you can register online until 18 days before Election Day, in person until 11 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 18 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereLancaster Election CommissionerLancaster County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code6840268402 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Malcolm.
Housing
Zillow puts the typical Malcolm home at about $530K
Among households in Malcolm, 59% are owner-occupiers. Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home gained 6% in value. The typical rent for Malcolm comes to $911 a month, against $914 a month in Nebraska’s towns and $1,185 a month across U.S. towns.
$530KZillow home value
| Malcolm | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 59% | 67% | 73% |
| Median rent | $911 a month | $914 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Malcolm$530K
Nebraska$278K
+6%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in April
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
About two in three of Malcolm’s working residents commute to Lincoln
For Malcolm, the middle household income is $86,000. Only 2 of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare have a higher share of residents below the poverty line than Malcolm. The top destinations are Lincoln (70%), Omaha (6%) and Crete (1%). Half commute less than 12 miles.
0%work in town
| Malcolm | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 18% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $86,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 8.2% | 5.4% | 11% |
Where working residents work
In Malcolm0%
Lincoln70%
Omaha6%
Crete1%
Fremont1%
12 mi
median commute distance
18
jobs based in Malcolm
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Malcolm has four seasons and pleasant summers
A winter brings about 27 inches of snow, with January nights at 15° and July afternoons at 88°.
27″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter17–37°
Spring40–63°
Summer64–86°
Fall41–65°
Oct 13
typical first frost
Apr 24
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Young adults are more common in Malcolm than in Nebraska
Population is up 6.3% in Malcolm since 2020, to 486 by the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. Adults 18 to 34 are 28% of residents (23% statewide). The midpoint age for Malcolm comes to 31.8 years. 30% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 35% across Nebraska.
31.8median age · NE 37.2
| Malcolm | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.8 years | 37.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 30% | 28% | 29% |
MalcolmNebraskaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
15%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma2%
High school27%
Some college24%
Associate’s17%
Bachelor’s18%
Graduate12%
Women and men · all residents
46% women, 54% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±6.4 points. Across Nebraska, 49.7% of residents are women.
| Malcolm | NE | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 14.8% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.8% | 11.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 14.8% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 13.5% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10.4% | 13.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.8% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 9.6% | 11.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.8% | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 3.5% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.1% | 7.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 26.8% | 25% | 26% |
| Some college | 24.4% | 21.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 16.5% | 11% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.2% | 22.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 12% | 12.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 500, single groups can be off by several points
Health
How healthy Malcolm is
In Malcolm, 76% of adults had a checkup this year. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Malcolm is ahead of Nebraska on 9 and behind on 1. Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 5 have a lower share of adults who worry about having enough food than Malcolm. Two figures for adults in the town: 18% get no exercise outside work, 10% report frequent physical distress.
| Malcolm | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 19% | 16% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 28% | 25% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 13% | 14% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 31% | 36% |
32 measures vs. Nebraska
9 better22 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Malcolm | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.6% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.5% | 12.3% |
| More adults with depression | 21% | 18.3% |
Memorial Health Care Systems
11.8 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
The biggest natural risk in Malcolm is tornadoes, at a moderate overall level
Of the losses FEMA expects in Malcolm, 26% come from tornadoes and 22% from inland flooding. Compared with 54% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage in the town is higher. Households in the town have drawn federal disaster aid in 2 declared disasters, most recently in 2025.
54risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
TornadoesInland floodingWildfire
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Nearby attractions
All 36 attractions →Memorial Stadium and 11 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Malcolm. Close and well known come first.
10 mi Stadium & arenaMemorial Stadium
10 mi Stadium & arenaPinnacle Bank Arena
30 mi MuseumStrategic Air and Space Museum
11 mi MuseumSheldon Museum of Art
10 mi MuseumMuseum of American Speed
11 mi MuseumUniversity of Nebraska State MuseumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Memorial Stadium: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0 · Pinnacle Bank Arena: CrunchySkies, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Strategic Air and Space Museum: User Kandykornhead on en.wikipedia, Public domain · Sheldon Museum of Art: Ammodramus, CC0 · Museum of American Speed: Amjackson16, CC BY-SA 4.0 · University of Nebraska State Museum: Hanyou23, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Malcolm
17pages on Malcolm
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
5 within 15 miles of the center of Malcolm
University of Nebraska-LincolnUniversity or college · Public · Lincoln10.7 mi$10,434 in-state tuitionConcordia University-NebraskaUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Seward11.7 mi$40,640 tuitionNebraska Wesleyan UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Lincoln12.4 mi$43,572 tuition
About 9 of every 100 Malcolm residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Malcolm for work
Where Malcolm’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
18jobs based in Malcolm
0%of working residents work in town
12 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Malcolm
Village in Nebraska, United States
Malcolm is a village in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Lincoln, Nebraska Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 457 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,296 ft
- ZIP code
- 68402
Questions about Malcolm
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Malcolm, NE a good place to live?
Malcolm has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.