Eviction Risk Score
Elevated
#12
of 44 ID counties
2.6 / 10
#12 of 44 counties in Idaho for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Boundary County, Idaho Eviction Risk: Low
2 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Bonners Ferry (2.6) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score2.6/ 10 · Low
Cities tracked2municipalities
Census tracts2scored
Population4kLiving in 2 cities
Income spent on rent24.9%avg renter household
Average rent$1,007/ month
How Boundary County ranks in Idaho
Cost of living
Moderate
#29
of 51 states (statewide)
95.5 index
Idaho ranks #29 of 51 states on overall cost of living (4.5% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Housing services cost
Moderate
#24
of 51 states (statewide)
90.0 index
Idaho ranks #24 of 51 states on housing services (10.0% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Income spent on rent
Low
#34
of 44 ID counties
22.4% of income
#34 of 44 counties in Idaho on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Boundary County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Bonners Ferry | 2,669 | 2.6 | 30.4% | $1,145 | Rep |
| 002 | Moyie Springs | 1,378 | 2.5 | 14.3% | $742 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Boundary County spans 2 cities serving approximately 4,047 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.6/10. The county voted Republican by 58.9 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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Where eviction risk concentrates in Boundary County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Boundary County
Q1
How is the Boundary County eviction risk score computed?
Each of the 2 cities in the county is independently scored on nine sub-factors. The county-wide 2.6/10 average reflects a population-weighted mean of those municipal scores.
Q2
Does Boundary County have rent control?
Rent control is determined by state law and city ordinance. Idaho state framework applies. See the Idaho eviction laws rent-control guide for details.
Q3
What is the political climate in Boundary County?
Boundary County voted Republican by 58.9 points in 2020.