Malmstrom AFB, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Cascade County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
4,191 Population 820/sq mi density
$64,079 Median Income $23,271 per capita
$1,195 Median Rent 23.5% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$64,079 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Malmstrom AFB, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,079
15% below
$23,271 per capita
Median Rent
$1,195/mo
3% above
23.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.1%
10% above
99.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Malmstrom AFB Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Malmstrom AFB's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
85%
Rent
103%
Poverty
57%
Bachelor's
110%
Unemployment
94%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Malmstrom AFB a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Malmstrom AFB residents earn a median household income of $64,079 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,271. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,200 business establishments, including 251 restaurants.

Education

37.1% of adults in Malmstrom AFB hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% above the national average). 99.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Malmstrom AFB has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,191
Median Age22.4 yrs
Density820/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans15.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,079
Per Capita$23,271
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$5,712M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$1,195
Ownership1.4%
Zillow$234,308
Housing Units1,228
Rent Burden23.5%

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,758/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain14.8 in/yr
Elevation3,462 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+37.1%
High School+99.4%
Graduate+14.4%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute14 min
Broadband98.9%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Malmstrom AFB was built in 2004.
The nearest airport is Great Falls International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
3.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 251 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.