County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Carbon County, Montana Eviction Risk: Very Low

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

County Risk Score2/ 10 · Very Low

Cities tracked14municipalities

Census tracts5scored

Population6kLiving in 14 cities

Income spent on rent23.7%avg renter household

Average rent$804/ month

How Carbon County ranks in Montana

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

Eviction Risk Score

Moderate

#27 of 56 MT counties 2.0 / 10

#27 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

Moderate

#30 of 56 MT counties 23.3% of income

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

Cities in Carbon County

Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first

Map view

	City↕	Population↕	Risk↕	% income on rent↕	Average rent↕	Lean↕
001	Red Lodge Pop 2,502 · 23.1% income · $717 rent · Rep	2,502	1.9	23.1%	$717	Rep
002	Bridger Pop 788 · 31.8% income · $753 rent · Rep	788	2.4	31.8%	$753	Rep
003	Joliet Pop 613 · 18.5% income · $718 rent · Rep	613	1.8	18.5%	$718	Rep
004	Pryor Pop 497 · 17.8% income · $908 rent · Rep	497	2.0	17.8%	$908	Rep
005	Fromberg Pop 438 · 27.5% income · $983 rent · Rep	438	2.2	27.5%	$983	Rep
006	Rockvale Pop 350 · 22.6% income · $908 rent · Rep	350	1.8	22.6%	$908	Rep
007	Belfry Pop 231 · 25.6% income · $782 rent · Rep	231	1.9	25.6%	$782	Rep
008	Roberts Pop 191 · 23.2% income · $1,375 rent · Rep	191	2.2	23.2%	$1,375	Rep
009	Montaqua Pop 145 · 22.6% income · $908 rent · Rep	145	1.7	22.6%	$908	Rep
010	Bearcreek Pop 88 · 22.6% income · $908 rent · Rep	88	2.1	22.6%	$908	Rep
011	Fox Pop 80 · 22.6% income · $908 rent · Rep	80	1.6	22.6%	$908	Rep
012	Edgar Pop 60 · 22.6% income · $908 rent · Rep	60	1.9	22.6%	$908	Rep
013	Boyd Pop 9 · 22.6% income · $908 rent · Rep	9	1.6	22.6%	$908	Rep
014	Silesia Pop 5 · 22.6% income · $908 rent · Rep	5	1.6	22.6%	$908	Rep

County heatmap

Geographic distribution

Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Carbon County spans 14 cities serving approximately 5,997 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2/10. The county voted Republican by 28.8 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 Carbon County

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Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Carbon County

Is Carbon County landlord-friendly?

Yes, Carbon County is in the lower-risk tier at 2/10.

What is the average rent in Carbon County?

Average gross rent in Carbon County runs $804/month across 14 cities, per ACS 2023 5-year estimates.

Which city in Carbon County has the highest eviction risk?

The highest score in Carbon County is 2.4/10. Use the city grid above to identify the specific municipality.