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Phillips County, MT
9 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Phillips County, Montana.
Population
4,221
Land area
5,140sq mi
People per sq mi
1
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Phillips County
Phillips County at a glance
- Phillips County is 89% less dense than Montana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $53,417 a year, 26% less than the Montana figure of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $197,600 (47% below Montana) and median rent is $536 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Malta (2,100), Dodson (153) and Saco (140).
Local data for Phillips County, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Phillips County, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,417
Poverty rate
10.5%
Median home value
$197,600
Prices +9.1% in a year
Median rent
$536/mo
Homeownership
73.5%
Bachelor's or higher
25.4%
Median age
45.6
Average commute
15.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,051), Norwegian Americans (665), Irish Americans (633).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,313
1,228 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,151
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$65M
FY 2026, $15,419 per person
PPP loans
$11.9M
536 loans, 1,661 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$9,077
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Phillips County, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.8%
- Carpooled12.4%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked7.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home18.7%
Average one-way commute: 15.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Phillips County, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,297
Most often high wind
Flood insurance policies
12
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 7°F
13.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Phillips County, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Phillips County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Phillips County, MT?
- Malta is the largest city or town in Phillips County, with about 2,100 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Phillips County?
- Phillips County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 59261, 59524, 59537, 59538, 59544.
- What is the population of Phillips County, MT?
- About 4,221 people live in Phillips County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Phillips County?
- Phillips County borders Fergus County, Valley County, Blaine County, Garfield County, Petroleum County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023