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Maloy
A city of 22 people in Iowa
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About Maloy
City in Iowa, USA1887Established
22Population
0.6 sq miArea
1,106 ftElevation
Maloy is a city in southwest Ringgold County, Iowa, United States, along the Little Platte River. The population was 22 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Health in Maloy
Compared with Iowa
6better than IA·9worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.
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What stands out
Care nearby
Ringgold County HospitalMount Ayr · 10.3 mi · ER · rural critical access
Infinity Health - Mount Ayr OfficeMount Ayr · 9.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 50836 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Maloy →
Natural hazards in Maloy
High
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 67% of U.S. communities.
🌵 Drought🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Maloy →
Climate in Maloy
Full climate →Maloy has cold winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 18 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
36° / 17°Winter
62° / 40°Spring
83° / 62°Summer
63° / 41°Fall
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See all →Nearest: Mount Ayr Public LibraryMount Ayr · 9.5 miles
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