Eviction Risk Score
Moderate
#34
of 56 MT counties
1.9 / 10
#34 of 56 counties in Montana for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Beaverhead County, Montana Eviction Risk: Very Low
8 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Dillon (1.9) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score1.9/ 10 · Very Low
Cities tracked8municipalities
Census tracts3scored
Population5kLiving in 8 cities
Income spent on rent25.9%avg renter household
Average rent$853/ month
How Beaverhead County ranks in Montana
Cost of living
Moderate
#30
of 51 states (statewide)
94.6 index
Montana ranks #30 of 51 states on overall cost of living (5.4% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Housing services cost
Moderate
#28
of 51 states (statewide)
84.6 index
Montana ranks #28 of 51 states on housing services (15.4% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Income spent on rent
Moderate
#29
of 56 MT counties
23.7% of income
#29 of 56 counties in Montana on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Beaverhead County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Dillon | 4,085 | 1.9 | 26.8% | $864 | Rep |
| 002 | Lima | 218 | 1.5 | 9.6% | $750 | Rep |
| 003 | Argenta | 94 | 1.5 | 26.6% | $862 | Rep |
| 004 | Maverick Mountain | 73 | 1.3 | 33.0% | $695 | Rep |
| 005 | Jackson | 61 | 1.8 | 13.8% | $708 | Rep |
| 006 | Grant | 31 | 1.6 | 26.6% | $862 | Rep |
| 007 | Dell | 24 | 1.9 | 26.6% | $862 | Rep |
| 008 | Glen | 20 | 1.6 | 26.6% | $862 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Beaverhead County spans 8 cities serving approximately 4,606 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.9/10. The county voted Republican by 40.9 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 Beaverhead County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Beaverhead County
Q1
What is the eviction risk score for Beaverhead County?
Beaverhead County has a county-wide landlord eviction risk score of 1.9/10 (Very Low), averaged across 8 cities. Scores range from 1.3 to 1.9 within the county.
Q2
What is the rent-to-income ratio in Beaverhead County?
Rent-to-income ratio in Beaverhead County averages 25.9% of household income on gross rent, per ACS 2023 5-year data.
Q3
How many cities are in Beaverhead County?
8 cities sit in Beaverhead County, MT, serving approximately 4,606 residents.