County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Blaine County, Montana Eviction Risk: Very Low

12 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Chinook (2.4) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.

County Risk Score2.2/ 10 · Very Low

Cities tracked12municipalities

Census tracts4scored

Population5kLiving in 12 cities

Income spent on rent18.5%avg renter household

Average rent$626/ month

How Blaine County ranks in Montana

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

Eviction Risk Score

Elevated

#21 of 56 MT counties 2.2 / 10

#21 of 56 counties in Montana for landlord eviction risk.

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

Very Low

#49 of 56 MT counties 17.6% of income

#49 of 56 counties in Montana on % of income spent on rent.

Cities in Blaine County

Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first

Map view

	City↕	Population↕	Risk↕	% income on rent↕	Average rent↕	Lean↕
001	Chinook Pop 1,353 · 24.6% income · $763 rent · IND	1,353	2.1	24.6%	$763	IND
002	Fort Belknap Agency Pop 1,227 · 19.1% income · $368 rent · IND	1,227	2.2	19.1%	$368	IND
003	Hays Pop 1,009 · 10.9% income · $625 rent · IND	1,009	2.4	10.9%	$625	IND
004	Harlem Pop 822 · 17.8% income · $824 rent · IND	822	2.3	17.8%	$824	IND
005	Lodge Pole Pop 170 · 18.5% income · $627 rent · IND	170	2.0	18.5%	$627	IND
006	Turner Colony Pop 157 · 18.5% income · $627 rent · IND	157	1.7	18.5%	$627	IND
007	Turner Pop 69 · 9.0% income · $242 rent · IND	69	2.3	9.0%	$242	IND
008	North Harlem Colony Pop 67 · 18.5% income · $627 rent · IND	67	2.2	18.5%	$627	IND
009	Zurich Pop 38 · 18.5% income · $627 rent · IND	38	1.9	18.5%	$627	IND
010	Hartland Colony Pop 29 · 18.5% income · $627 rent · IND	29	1.8	18.5%	$627	IND
011	Landusky Pop 21 · 18.5% income · $627 rent · IND	21	1.7	18.5%	$627	IND
012	Hogeland Pop 5 · 18.5% income · $627 rent · IND	5	1.7	18.5%	$627	IND

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Geographic distribution

Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Blaine County spans 12 cities serving approximately 4,967 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.2/10. The county voted Democratic by 3.9 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.

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

Peer counties in Montana

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Where eviction risk concentrates in Blaine County

Top cities + top neighborhoods · click any card for the full breakdown

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Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Blaine County

How many renters live in Blaine County?

Renter share is 37.1%, so approximately 1,842 of Blaine County's 4,967 residents are renters.

What is the lowest-risk city in Blaine County?

The lowest score in Blaine County is 1.7/10. See the city grid above for the specific municipality.

What is the highest-risk city in Blaine County?

The highest score in Blaine County is 2.4/10. See the city grid above for the specific municipality.