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Malta, Montana

City · Population 1,853 · #40 in Montana

About Malta

Malta, MT is a small town located in northeastern Montana, home to 1,853 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Malta is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.07 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,732 residents per square mile.

What Makes Malta Unique

  • One of the northernmost communities in the lower 48 states.
  • Positioned in northeastern Montana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Montana — one of 497 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 18 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Malta

  • Hitchin' Post — american
  • Kid Currys Lounge
  • Stretch's Pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Great Plains Dinosaur Museum · Museum
  • Phillips County Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Malta

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Malta

  • Malta 6-7-8
  • Malta High School
  • Malta K-5

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

  • Phillips County Hospital - Cah · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

StateMontana
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,853
Rank in state#40 of 127
Land area1.07 sq mi
Density1,732/sq mi
Coordinates48.3555, -107.8702

🗺️ Map of Malta