What is the eviction risk score for Wheatland?

The landlord eviction risk score for Wheatland, MT is 1.7 out of 10, rated Very Low risk.

Does Wheatland have rent control?

The rent-control risk score for Wheatland is 0.5 out of 10.

How long does an eviction take in Wheatland?

Typical eviction timeline is about 26 days from notice to writ of possession.

Wheatland, MT Eviction Risk Score Broadwater County · Montana · Pop. 1,661

Updated Apr 18, 2026

● Very Low Risk

Wheatland, MT sits at 1.7/10 — Very Low risk. , 0.0% renters, ~26-day typical timeline.

1.7 / 10 Very Low

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Score vs. benchmarks

Wheatland

1.7

Broadwater County

2.6

Montana avg

3.2

National avg

4.4

14.8%Tenant-law probabilityi

$796–3,152Typical eviction costi

26 daysTypical timelinei

$1,694HUD 2BR FMR '25i

0.0%Rentersi

Location & regional heat

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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

2.9

Regional political climatei

2.9

State political climate

1.7

Economic stressi

1.5

Supply constrainti

1.0

Rent-control risk

0.5

Eviction process difficulty

1.8

Tenant organizing strengthi

1.0

Housing court bias

1.7

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About eviction risk in Wheatland, MT

Wheatland, MT has an eviction risk score of 1.7 out of 10, placing it in the very low-risk tier for landlords operating in Broadwater 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.

Economic stress: poverty rate 1.9%, unemployment 0.0%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.

Political climate: In 2020, Broadwater County voted Republican by 57.1 points — classified as strongly landlord-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 1.7/10, Wheatland 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.

Nearby Cities — Eviction Risk Comparison

City	Distance	Population	Risk score
Three Forks, MT	5.2 mi	1,919	3.5
Logan, MT	9.2 mi	111	2.2
Willow Creek, MT	11.1 mi	181	3.1
Ponderosa Pines, MT	11.2 mi	950	2.2
Gallatin River Ranch, MT	12.6 mi	127	2.1
Manhattan, MT	13.9 mi	2,288	4.5
Toston, MT	15 mi	368	1.7
Radersburg, MT	16.4 mi	35	3.6