Eviction Risk Score
Moderate
#40
of 75 AR counties
1.9 / 10
#40 of 75 counties in Arkansas for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Montgomery County, Arkansas Eviction Risk: Very Low
6 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Mount Ida (2.1) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score1.9/ 10 · Very Low
Cities tracked6municipalities
Census tracts3scored
Population2kLiving in 6 cities
Income spent on rent38.3%avg renter household
Average rent$594/ month
How Montgomery County ranks in Arkansas
Cost of living
Very Low
#51
of 51 states (statewide)
86.9 index
Arkansas ranks #51 of 51 states on overall cost of living (13.1% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Housing services cost
Very Low
#49
of 51 states (statewide)
58.2 index
Arkansas ranks #49 of 51 states on housing services (41.8% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Income spent on rent
Very High
#4
of 75 AR counties
38.9% of income
#4 of 75 counties in Arkansas on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Montgomery County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Mount Ida | 1,376 | 2.0 | 37.1% | $576 | Rep |
| 002 | Oden | 347 | 1.6 | 51.0% | $725 | Rep |
| 003 | Norman | 339 | 2.1 | 30.4% | $538 | Rep |
| 004 | Black Springs | 101 | 1.5 | 38.3% | $595 | Rep |
| 005 | Pencil Bluff | 51 | 2.0 | 38.3% | $595 | Rep |
| 006 | Caddo Gap | 27 | 1.6 | 38.3% | $595 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Montgomery County spans 6 cities serving approximately 2,241 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.9/10. The county voted Republican by 59.8 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city. The table above shows exact scores, population, and average rent for every municipality. Click any city for the full sub-score breakdown, including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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1.9
/ 10 · Very Low
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/ 10 · Very Low
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/ 10 · Very Low
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/ 10 · Low
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Where eviction risk concentrates in Montgomery County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Montgomery County
Q1
How many renters live in Montgomery County?
Renter share is 39.5%, so approximately 886 of Montgomery County's 2,241 residents are renters.
Q2
What is the lowest-risk city in Montgomery County?
The lowest score in Montgomery County is 1.5/10. See the city grid above for the specific municipality.
Q3
What is the highest-risk city in Montgomery County?
The highest score in Montgomery County is 2.1/10. See the city grid above for the specific municipality.