What is the eviction risk score for Dillon?

The landlord eviction risk score for Dillon, MT is 4.6 out of 10, rated Moderate risk.

Does Dillon have rent control?

The rent-control risk score for Dillon is 6.2 out of 10.

How long does an eviction take in Dillon?

Typical eviction timeline is about 27 days from notice to writ of possession.

Dillon, MT Eviction Risk Score Beaverhead County · Montana · Pop. 4,085

Updated Apr 18, 2026

● Moderate Risk

Dillon, MT sits at 4.6/10 — Moderate risk. 26.8% rent burden, 44.3% renters, ~27-day typical timeline.

4.6 / 10 Moderate

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Score vs. benchmarks

Dillon

4.6

Beaverhead County

2.8

Montana avg

3.2

National avg

4.4

12.3%Tenant-law probabilityi

$1,012–2,383Typical eviction costi

27 daysTypical timelinei

$1,038HUD 2BR FMR '25i

$864Median renti

26.8%Rent burdeni

44.3%Rentersi

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Sub-score breakdown

Each component on a 1–10 scale. Ticks mark the 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentiles nationally.

Local political climatei

3.7

Regional political climatei

3.7

State political climate

1.7

Economic stressi

6.6

Supply constrainti

6.3

Rent-control riski

6.2

Eviction process difficulty

1.9

Tenant organizing strengthi

8.7

Housing court bias

6.7

Voucher gap (market vs HUD FMR)i

0.0

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About eviction risk in Dillon, MT

Dillon, MT has an eviction risk score of 4.6 out of 10, placing it in the moderate-risk tier for landlords operating in Beaverhead County and the state of Montana. The score combines local political climate, court disposition patterns, cost-of-eviction estimates, tenant organizing strength, and the likelihood of new tenant-protective legislation in the next legislative cycle.

Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates show median gross rent as a percentage of household income is 26.8% — a core driver of eviction filings, because households above 30% of income on rent are statistically more likely to miss a payment after any income shock. Median gross rent in Dillon is $864/month. About 44.3% of occupied units here are renter-occupied.

Economic stress: poverty rate 16.5%, unemployment 4.2%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.

Political climate: In 2020, Beaverhead County voted Republican by 40.9 points — classified as strongly landlord-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 4.6/10, Dillon is a lower-risk environment. Standard screening, documented notices, and prompt action on non-payment typically resolve quickly. Still follow your state's specific notice and service requirements.

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Alder, MT	26.5 mi	92	3.0
Twin Bridges, MT	26.8 mi	201	4.4
Maverick Mountain, MT	27 mi	73	2.0
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Brandon, MT	29.8 mi	115	2.3