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Malta

A township of 82 people in Big Stone County, Minnesota

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Conserved land13%3,172 of 23,605 acres

Trails7.3 mi0.2 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves2named on the map

1Dismal Swamp Wildlife Management Area141 acres

2Malta Wildlife Management Area64 acres

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About Malta

Township in Minnesota, United States

82Population

37.2 sq miArea

1,142 ftElevation

Malta Township is a township in Big Stone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 90 at the 2000 census.

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Living in Malta

Health in Malta

Compared with Minnesota

1better than MN·9worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.

Conditions 7▼ 5 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind 1▼ 4 close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

80.6%More adults treating high blood pressureMN 76.1% · better 13%More older adults who have lost all their teethMN 8.9% · worse

Care nearby

Ortonville Area Health ServicesOrtonville · 7.7 mi · ER · rural critical access

Community Health Service Inc. - WillmarWillmar · 64.6 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · Malta

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 56225 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Malta →

Natural hazards in Malta

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 27% of U.S. communities.

🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🧊 Hail

0Does Malta flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 16 declared for Big Stone County MapMalta vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Malta →

Climate in Malta

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Malta has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 3°, and about 43 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

24° / 6°Winter

54° / 33°Spring

80° / 58°Summer

57° / 36°Fall

How much snow does Malta get?About 43 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 8, with the last in spring around May 1.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.3° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Malta →

Libraries near Malta

Nearest: Graceville Public LibraryGraceville · 10.3 miles · 23 hrs a week

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