Malta, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
1,902 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,449 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
11 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$139,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$524 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$555 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Phillips County
4
Montana
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Phillips County
3
Montana
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 6 16
Feb 0 4 21
Mar 1 4 32
Apr 1 2 45
May 2 1 54
Jun 3 0 63
Jul 2 0 70
Aug 1 0 69
Sep 1 0 57
Oct 1 2 45
Nov 0 4 30
Dec 0 6 18

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 21% of residents leaning left and 72% leaning right.

Liberal (21%) (73%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 78%
Hillary Clinton 16%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MT State Senate District 17, MT State House District 33, MT
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Schools

Malta K-5
<1 miles, S • 2.8 star
Malta High School
<1 miles, W • 3.2 star
Malta 6-7-8
<1 miles, W • 3.7 star
Dodson High School
18 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Aaniiih Nakoda College
42 miles, NW • 1 star
Montana State University-Northern
84 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Stone Child College
92 miles, W • 1 star
Fort Peck Community College
124 miles, SE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital
58 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Northern Montana Hospital
84 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Great Falls International Airport
173 miles, W • 1 star
Billings Logan International Airport
179 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Helena Regional Airport
227 miles, W • 1 star
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