Malta, MT

Malta, Montana

Malta, Montana, in Phillips county, is 169 miles E of Great Falls, Montana (center to center) and 613 miles N of Denver, Colorado. The city has a population of 2,120.

The People and Families of Malta

In Malta, about 57% of adults are married.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Malta.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Malta had a median family income of $41,422. Malta is full of successful families and individuals. Home offices are common in the city.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Malta Housing

In Malta, 68% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. And yes, you can rent a place in the city without breaking the bank. Malta has higher property taxes than most places in Montana, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Malta, 82% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Malta; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Most residents would agree that driving around Malta is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

Malta strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Montana):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Malta, MT

Comparing Malta to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Montana (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes

Malta Almanac

Malta Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Malta Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Malta, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Malta Public Libraries

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Malta High Schools (2004)

MALTA HIGH SCHOOL
SOUTH 9TH STREET W
406-654-2002
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 191 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Malta Colleges

(List of All Montana Colleges)

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