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Malta, MT

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Population
1,846
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
2,253 ft
Median Home Value
$160,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$631/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$54,483
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Malta

Set right along the Milk River in north-central Montana, Malta is a quiet, friendly small town surrounded by big prairie skies. As the hub of Phillips County, it sits at the crossroads of U.S. 2 and Route 191, providing essential everyday services for the surrounding ranching and farming communities. With the Little Rocky Mountains rising to the south, locals have easy access to hunting, fishing, and wide-open scenic landscapes.

Great Plains Dinosaur Museum in Malta MT

Day-to-day life is relaxed and family-friendly, anchored by local schools and an unexpected claim to fame: world-class dinosaur fossils. Downtown is home to the Great Plains Dinosaur Museum and the Phillips County Museum side by side, drawing visitors and neighbors together for summer digs and local events. For anyone seeking an affordable, tight-knit community along Montana's Hi-Line, Malta offers genuine small-town charm and plenty of room to breathe.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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