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Malmstrom AFB, MT

Census-designated place in Cascade County, Montana.

Population

4,302

Land area

5.1sq mi

People per sq mi

842

ZIP codes

0

Malmstrom AFB and its ZIP codes

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Malmstrom AFB at a glance

  • Malmstrom AFB is about 110 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 31st among 475 cities and towns in Montana.
  • The median household income is $64,833, 11% below the Montana median of $72,509.
  • Median rent is $1,220 a month.

Local data for Malmstrom AFB, MT

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Malmstrom AFB, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$64,833

Poverty rate

5.8%

Median rent

$1,220/mo

Homeownership

0.9%

Bachelor's or higher

36.6%

Median age

22.5

Average commute

13.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (614), Irish Americans (415), Mexican Americans (393).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cascade County. PPP loans are for Malmstrom AFB.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.6%

Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$58,416

36,192 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$63,865

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$856M

FY 2026, $10,140 per person

Cascade County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Malmstrom AFB, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone70.5%
  • Carpooled21.1%
  • Public transit0.2%
  • Walked3.8%
  • Bicycle0.4%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home4.0%

Average one-way commute: 13.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Malmstrom AFB, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: winter weather

Storm events since 1996

663

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

246

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 18°F

15.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Malmstrom AFB, MT, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

32.4%

U.S. 33.3% -0.9 pts

Diabetes

2.9%

U.S. 12.1% -9.2 pts

Smoking

11.2%

U.S. 12.8% -1.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

13.9%

U.S. 11.1% +2.8 pts

Cities near Malmstrom AFB

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Gibson FlatsCensus-designated place4.1 mi3.3
Black EagleCensus-designated place4.4 mi1.5
Great FallsCity5.3 mi23.1
Sand CouleeCensus-designated place6.6 mi2.7
TracyCensus-designated place6.7 mi0.4
Big Stone ColonyCensus-designated place7.2 mi0.9
CentervilleCensus-designated place8.5 mi0.6
StockettCensus-designated place10 mi1.6
Pleasant Valley ColonyCensus-designated place13 mi0.2
BeltTown14 mi0.3
Sun PrairieCensus-designated place15 mi5.3
FlowereeCensus-designated place17 mi1.2
VaughnCensus-designated place18 mi3.6
UlmCensus-designated place19 mi20.3
HighwoodCensus-designated place19 mi5.2
CarterCensus-designated place22 mi2.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Malmstrom AFB, MT in?
Malmstrom AFB is in Cascade County, Montana.
What is the population of Malmstrom AFB, MT?
About 4,302 people live in Malmstrom AFB, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Malmstrom AFB?
Nearby places include Gibson Flats (4.1 mi), Black Eagle (4.4 mi), Great Falls (5.3 mi), Sand Coulee (6.6 mi), Tracy (6.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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