Large log in shingle mill, Mumby Lumber and Shingle Company, Malone, ca. 1930, c. 1930
Malone’s story
114 years in pictures
The archive holds 11 old photos and papers going back to 1930 and 3 maps from 1941 on.
- 1912Malone is settled
MaloneWA
Population 518: a town settled in 1912.
Population
518
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$448K
Census ACS
Household income
$118K
median
Median age
39.6
years
Jobs based here
24
A commuter town
Settled
1912
114 years ago
Is Malone a good place to live?
Only one of the 286 Washington towns we compare has a higher home-ownership rate than Malone. Malone’s concentration of trails is 4.0 miles per square mile, above both the Washington town median (0.8) and the median of U.S. towns (0.4). Capitol State Forest, at 2,718 acres with 20 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Malone has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
518 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
PorterMalone
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Malone.
Natural hazards
Malone has a very high natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
88risk score of 100
On expected storm and flood damage, Malone sits above 88% of U.S. communities. 60% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by earthquakes at 35%. Federal aid has come to Malone households in 3 declared disasters; the latest was in 2009.
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakes
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
Most of Malone’s workers commute out: the town has 0.1 jobs for each of them
0%work in town
The median commute is under 23 miles. In Malone, the typical household income is $118,000. The top destinations are Olympia (9%), Lacey (6%) and Seattle (5%).
| Malone | Washington towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $118,000 | $98,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 27 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Malone0%
Olympia9%
Lacey6%
Seattle5%
Aberdeen5%
23 mi
median commute distance
24
jobs based in Malone
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Mild winters and pleasant summers in Malone
2″snow a winter
Malone’s midsummer high stands at 77°F.
Typical low → high °F
Winter34–48°
Spring39–60°
Summer51–75°
Fall42–62°
Oct 14
typical first frost
May 1
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Malone stands out in Washington and nationally, with more of its adults who sleep under 7 hours
In Malone, 22% of adults say their health is fair or poor. Only 6 of the 286 Washington towns we compare have a higher share of adults who smoke cigarettes than Malone.
| Malone | Washington towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 70% | 71% | 79% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 33% | 36% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 26% | 23% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
31 measures vs. Washington
0 better8 too close to call23 worse
| What stands out | Malone | WA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 8.5% | 5.1% |
| More smokers | 16.5% | 10.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 13.9% | 9% |
Summit Pacific Medical Center
4.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Outdoors
Conservation land takes up 0.1% of Malone
0.1%conserved
Among 273 Washington towns, just 10 have a lower share of conserved land than Malone. There are 36 miles of trail across 1 park or preserve.
0.1%
conserved · 5 of 5,746 acres
36 mi
of trails · 4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Capitol State Forest | 20 mi | 2,718 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Malone
16pages on Malone
The big questions
Out and about
Nearby attractions
All 48 attractions →Olympic National Park and 13 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Malone. Close and well known come first.
Big draw36 mi National ParkOlympic National Park3.6M visitors a year
37 mi MuseumFort Steilacoom
19 mi MuseumOlympic Flight Museum39 mi MuseumMcChord Air Museum
20 mi MuseumDaniel R. Bigelow House
34 mi MuseumLewis Army MuseumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Olympic National Park: Wsiegmund, CC BY 2.5 · Fort Steilacoom: Ben Cody, Public domain · Olympic Flight Museum: Articseahorse, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Daniel R. Bigelow House: OHS&BHM, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lewis Army Museum: Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Getting set up
Moving to Malone: who provides what
Malone is unincorporated, so Grays Harbor County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerPUD No 1 of Grays Harbor County12.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMalone water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers71% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesGrays Harbor CountyGrays Harbor County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Washington you can register online until 8 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 8 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereGrays Harbor County AuditorGrays Harbor County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2024
ZIP codes98541, 9855998541 87% · 98559 13%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Malone for work
Where Malone’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
24jobs based in Malone
0%of working residents work in town
23 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Malone; the nearest are
The Evergreen State CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Olympia16.3 mi$9,264 in-state tuitionClatsop Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Astoria, OR60.7 mi$5,110 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Malone residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Washington.
About Malone
Census-designated place in Washington, United States
Malone is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States. The population was 468 at the 2020 census. Prior to 2010 it was part of the Malone-Porter CDP; Malone and Porter are now separate CDPs. They are located just off U.S. Route 12, southeast of Elma and northwest of Oakville, and along a shortline that is part of the Puget Sound and Pacific Railroad.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 9.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 52 ft
- ZIP code
- 98559
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