Why visit Malvern
Townapedia lists 1 park or trail, 4 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Agriland FS.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 12°F, and about 24 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Malvern
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Malvern
Malvern is a city in Mills County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,046 at the time of the 2020 census. The Wabash Trace—a railroad converted to a bicycle trail—passes through Malvern. The Mills County Fair is held here, although Glenwood is the county seat.
From the Wikipedia article Malvern, Iowa (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes4
Classic Cafe
Cafe · Regional
315 Main Street, Malvern
Mo 06:00-10:00; Tu-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 10:00-14:00
Moreau's Bäckerei & Pizzeria
Bakery
407 Main Street, Malvern
Su-Tu off; We 08:00-14:00; Th-Fr 08:00-21:00; Sa 08:00-22:00
The Hangout
Bar and pub
405 Main Street, Malvern
Mo 15:00-22:00; Tu-We 15:00-18:00; Th 15:00-22:00; Fr 15:00-24:00;...
Where to stay1
History
The pioneer village of Milton was established in the fall of 1869 in Silver Creek Township. It was later renamed Malvern when it was discovered that there was already another Milton, Iowa. It was one of four communities in the area that came into existence with the completion of the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad on November 18, 1869.
John D. Paddock and his bride were the first residents of Malvern. They arrived in September and put up a small 1+1⁄2-story building that served as their home and the community's first store.
The completion of the railroad soon brought a flood of new residents and business enterprises. White Cloud, a town of perhaps 200 persons and a variety of businesses, was located about where the present Wabash Trace Nature Trail crosses the Nishnabotna River three miles southeast of Malvern. It soon closed down when the new railroad was built two miles north. Several business enterprises and White Cloud residents moved to Malvern.
From the History section of Malvern, Iowa on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries3
Healthcare2
Map of Malvern
19 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 12°F | 0.7 in | 8.2 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 16°F | 1.0 in | 7.0 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 28°F | 2.0 in | 3.4 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 38°F | 3.7 in | 0.4 in |
| May | 74°F | 50°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 61°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 65°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 62°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 53°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 40°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 28°F | 1.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 18°F | 1.2 in | 3.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Glenwood 3Sw (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Mills County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-05-14: Severe Storms And Tornadoes (Tornado)
- 2022-02-23: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-23: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-03-23: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2014-07-14: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Offutt Air Force Base (OFF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Bellevue 21 mi northwest, about 34 min by car
- Council Bluffs 21 mi northwest, about 34 min by car
- Papillion 27 mi west, about 44 min by car
- La Vista 28 mi northwest, about 45 min by car
- Omaha 30 mi northwest, about 49 min by car
- Chalco 31 mi northwest, about 50 min by car
- Avoca 36 mi north, about 57 min by car
- Corning 44 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Logan 46 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Fremont 56 mi northwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Malvern, IA, Jared Winkler, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS053-E-170235 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-147532 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS031-E-55163 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS031-E-52629 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-7066 - View of Missouri, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS031-E-55164 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS031-E-52628 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-147531 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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