County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Shoshone County, Idaho Eviction Risk: Low

8 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Kellogg (2.9) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.

County Risk Score2.6/ 10 · Low

Cities tracked8municipalities

Census tracts3scored

Population10kLiving in 8 cities

Income spent on rent28.1%avg renter household

Average rent$942/ month

How Shoshone County ranks in Idaho

Lower number means more extreme, where #1 is the most

Eviction Risk Score

High

#11 of 44 ID counties 2.6 / 10

#11 of 44 counties in Idaho for landlord eviction risk.

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

Elevated

#12 of 44 ID counties 30.5% of income

#12 of 44 counties in Idaho on % of income spent on rent.

Cities in Shoshone County

Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first

Map view

	City↕	Population↕	Risk↕	% income on rent↕	Average rent↕	Lean↕
001	Kellogg Pop 2,307 · 28.9% income · $989 rent · Rep	2,307	2.8	28.9%	$989	Rep
002	Pinehurst Pop 2,120 · 26.9% income · $915 rent · Rep	2,120	2.5	26.9%	$915	Rep
003	Osburn Pop 1,620 · 24.4% income · $902 rent · Rep	1,620	2.5	24.4%	$902	Rep
004	Wallace Pop 1,027 · 30.1% income · $727 rent · Rep	1,027	2.8	30.1%	$727	Rep
005	Mullan Pop 890 · 15.0% income · $1,250 rent · Rep	890	2.5	15.0%	$1,250	Rep
006	Smelterville Pop 668 · 46.4% income · $815 rent · Rep	668	2.6	46.4%	$815	Rep
007	Silverton Pop 652 · 28.1% income · $943 rent · Rep	652	1.9	28.1%	$943	Rep
008	Wardner Pop 281 · 43.8% income · $1,125 rent · Rep	281	2.9	43.8%	$1,125	Rep

County heatmap

Geographic distribution

Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Shoshone County spans 8 cities serving approximately 9,565 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.6/10. The county voted Republican by 41.7 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.

Reviewed by NextGen Properties Research Team · Last updated June 2, 2026

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Where eviction risk concentrates in Shoshone County

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Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Shoshone County

Why is rent-to-income ratio 28.1% in Shoshone County?

Rent-to-income ratio of 28.1% reflects the ratio of average gross rent to average household income across 8 cities in Shoshone County.

What court hears evictions in Shoshone County?

Idaho state court hears unlawful detainer or summary process actions in Shoshone County. See the Idaho eviction laws eviction-process guide for court name and procedure.

Does Shoshone County have just-cause eviction?

Just-cause eviction is determined by state law. Idaho eviction laws framework applies; see the Idaho eviction laws tenant-protections guide.