Great Falls, Montana (Malmstrom, AFB)

PCSing to Great Falls, Montana (Malmstrom, AFB)

A PCS order can be really upsetting for families, especially if you are settled and comfortable in your current location. To make this process easier, we researched Great Falls, Montana for you!

On Base Housing at Malmstrom, AFB

Balfour Beatty Community

For military families looking forward to a new on-base life, Balfour Beatty Community is the right place! 

  • Community Amenities Include:

    • Numerous playgrounds
    • A large number of tot lots
    • Fully equipped and state of the art gym
    • Number of recreation courts
    • Swimming pools
    • Regular community events

  • Schooling

    The three best and closest schools in the area are:

    • Chief Jospeh Elemntary School (located at 3rd avenue)
    • East Middle School (located at Central Avenue)
    • Great Falls High School (located at 2nd Avenue)

  • Other child care solutions:

    • Malmstrom AFB Child Development Centers
    • Malmstrom AFB Family Child Care
    • School Liaison Officer

  • Gas and Electrical Utilities

    The gas and electrical utilities are all included in your Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH). The Balfour Beatty community believes in providing the residents the best, therefore, the houses are designed and loaded with appliances which allow you to conserve energy to the max.

Living Off-Base

That’s the fun of it, you get to choose between living on-base and off-base. Off-base life can be really exciting for military families and Montana is loaded with options:

  • Great Falls (6 miles from AFB)

    • Prices for houses start at $140,000 for a 3 bedrooms, 2 bath home
    • Rentals in the area start at $540 per month for a one bed, one bath unit

  • Black Eagle (14 miles from AFB)

    • Prices for houses start at $100,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home
    • Rentals in the area start at $472 per month for a one bed, one bath unit

    Local Attractions easily accessible to Great Falls and Black Eagle residents include:

    • C.M Russell Museum
    • Montana Expo Park (horse racing, live music and contests)
    • Hiking
    • Climbing
    • Wildlife

  • Belt (14 miles from AFB)

    • Prices for houses start at $145,000 for a 3 bed, 2 bath home
    • Rentals start at $490 per month for a one bed, one bath unit

    Local attractions and available activities include:

    • Sluice Boxes State Park
    • Fishing
    • Hiking
    • Wildlife
    • Limestone Canyon
    • The Barker Mines
    • Montana Central Railroad
    • Ponderosa Campground (Campsites and RV hookups)

Schooling in Great Falls, Belt and Black Eagle

There are a number of elementary, middle and high schools in Cascade County which are easily accessible and are close to the base.