About Malta
Set in the southeastern part of Idaho, Malta is a tiny community, home to 178 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Malta is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.38 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 129 residents per square mile.
📰 Malta News Today
- Rice Fire west of Malta in Cassia County contained KMVT · Jul 25
- Linda Ann Stephens Udy Obituary Jun 10, 2026 Hughes Mortuary · Jun 10
- Rain helps extinguish Rice Fire near Malta as 500-acre Gaston Fire burns near Aberdeen Local News 8 · Jul 25
- LeGrand Marold Dilworth Obituary (2026) - Leeds, UT - Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home Legacy obituary · May 6
- Coroner identifies local man who died in single-vehicle crash near Malta East Idaho News · Sep 5
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Malta Unique
- Positioned in southeastern Idaho, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Idaho — one of 236 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 2+ neighboring communities within 20 miles.
🏫 Schools in Malta
- RAFT RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- RAFT RIVER JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIdaho
TypeCity
Population (2024)178
Rank in state#175 of 198
Land area1.38 sq mi
Density129/sq mi
Coordinates42.3075, -113.3697