Malden is a city in the northeast corner of Dunklin County, Missouri, United States, located near the intersection of Missouri Route 25 and U.S. Route 62. The population was 3,706 at the 2020 census. Malden is within Missouri's 8th congressional district.

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How Malden ranks

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#12Lowest property tax in MO #21Most affordable in MO #24Cheapest rent in MO All MO rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code63863

Area code573

Living in Malden

Housing in Malden

$88K▲ 2.9% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Malden home is worth about $88,000, up 2.9% in a year, 67% below the Missouri typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Malden

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Malden's police department reported only 2023 and 2024, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Malden 5.8

Missouri 4.7

U.S. 3.6

Property crime per 1,000

Malden 17

Missouri 20.1

U.S. 17.7

FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Malden

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Most working residents leave Malden for work: only 18% work in town. The top destinations are Dexter (12%), Poplar Bluff (6%) and Cape Girardeau (4%). Half commute less than 19 miles.

Dexter

12%

Poplar Bluff

Cape Girardeau

Kennett

18%Work in townlive and work in Malden 19 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 1,170Jobs based herebalanced

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Health in Malden

D⁻

Health Grade D−

Healthier than 1% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Missouri

1better than MO·23worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 8 are too close to call.

Conditions 9▼ 3 close Habits 1▲ 2▼ 1 close Care 4▼ 3 close Mind 4▼ 1 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

12.3%Fewer binge drinkersMO 16.3% · better 26.9%More adults facing food insecurityMO 13.7% · worse

Care nearby

Mercy Hospital StoddardDexter · 14.4 mi · ER

Bernie Medical and Dental CenterBernie · 4.4 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Malden · CMS · HRSAHealth in Malden →

Natural hazards in Malden

Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 86% of U.S. communities.

🏚️ Earthquakes🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes

2Does Malden flood?paid flood claims since 1998 6Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Malden MapMalden vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Malden →

Climate in Malden

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Malden has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 28°, and about 7 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

48° / 30°Winter

70° / 48°Spring

89° / 68°Summer

71° / 49°Fall