Phillips County, Montana
Phillips County: county in Montana, United States
About
Phillips County is a county located in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 4,253. After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 3,919 inhabitants. Its county seat is Malta. The county was created 111 years ago in 1914.
County Snapshot
Phillips County at a glance
Phillips County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Montana counties
56
Open related pagesLargest city
MaltaPopulation 1,843
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Phillips County
| Population | 3,919 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Montana (United States) |
| Different from | Phillips County, Phillips County, Phillips County |
| Area | 13499 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.4% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.6% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 48.2591,-107.9133 |
| Named for | Benjamin D. Phillips |
| Capital | Malta |
| Establishment | January 01, 1915 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 18:42:51 (14th April 2026) |
| Population growth | -8.52% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 35℉ Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Phillips County is located at 48°15'33"N 107°54'48"W (48.2590900, -107.9132900). It has 4 neighbors: Blaine County, Fergus County, Garfield County and Petroleum County.
Phillips County map
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The largest city of Phillips County is Malta with a population of 1,843. Other cities include, Saco population 185 and Dodson population 116. See all Phillips County cities & populated places.
Phillips County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Phillips County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Malta | 1,843 | City in Montana, US |
| Saco | 185 | Town in Phillips County, Montana |
| Dodson | 116 | Town in Phillips County, Montana, United States |
Weather
A chance of rain showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. East northeast wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Phillips County
Official Website- Malta
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Phillips County decreased by 8.52% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,253 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,186 | -1.6% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,121 | -1.58% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,159 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,170 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,146 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,113 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,113 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,060 | -1.31% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,954 | -2.68% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,919 | -0.89% | estimation process |
People born in Phillips County (1)
American writer Judy Blunt was born in Phillips County
Other places with the same name (3)
- Phillips County, Arkansas county in Montana, United States with a population of 17,299 people.
- Phillips County, Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 5,181 people.
- Phillips County, Colorado county in Colorado, United States with a population of 4,367 people.
Montana Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone County | 162,990 | County in Montana, United States of America |
| Missoula County | 121,630 | County in Montana, United States |
| Billings | 117,445 | The most populous city in Montana. |
| Gallatin County | 116,806 | County in Montana, United States |
| Flathead County | 105,851 | County in Montana, United States |
| Cascade County | 81,346 | County in central Montana, United States |
| Missoula | 76,848 | The most populous city in Missoula County, Montana. |
| Lewis and Clark County | 70,229 | County in Montana, United States |
| Great Falls | 58,353 | Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States |
| Bozeman | 50,970 | Town in Gallatin County, Montana, United States |
| Ravalli County | 45,002 | County in Montana, United States |
| Silver Bow County | 35,180 | County in Montana, United States |
| Butte | 34,190 | Consolidated city-county in Montana, United States |
| Helena | 33,737 | State capital of Montana, United States and seat of Lewis and Clark County |
| Lake County | 30,986 | County in Montana, United States |
| Kalispell | 25,329 | City in Flathead County, Montana, United States |