Malcom is a city in Poweshiek County, Iowa, United States.

[3] The town's major businesses include BASF, The Pour House Bar and Grill, and Dayton Meat Products.

Prior to the treaty of May 1, 1843, the area of what is now Malcom was Sauk and Meskwaki lands.

Though there were a few settlers earlier, by 1858, the population justified the formation of a township.

[4] The railroad was extended from Iowa City in 1863, and the village was laid out on the Little Bear Creek.

[5] The town was badly damaged in the 2020 derecho, when a resident died and several grain silos were toppled.

[8] The first high school was started in 1885, though only three years were offered, and many students went to Grinnell to complete their work.

A modern two-story brick schoolhouse was dedicated in November 1903.

[11] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.61 square miles (1.58 km2), all land.

There were 132 housing units at an average density of 159.7 per square mile (61.7/km2).

29.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.