Eviction Risk Score
Low
#44
of 56 MT counties
1.7 / 10
#44 of 56 counties in Montana for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Chouteau County, Montana Eviction Risk: Very Low
8 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Fort Benton (1.9) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score1.7/ 10 · Very Low
Cities tracked8municipalities
Census tracts2scored
Population3kLiving in 8 cities
Income spent on rent22.4%avg renter household
Average rent$658/ month
How Chouteau 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
Low
#38
of 56 MT counties
21.2% of income
#38 of 56 counties in Montana on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Chouteau County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Fort Benton | 1,474 | 1.8 | 30.4% | $736 | Rep |
| 002 | Big Sandy | 784 | 1.5 | 9.0% | $550 | Rep |
| 003 | Geraldine | 317 | 1.9 | 18.2% | $569 | Rep |
| 004 | Highwood | 205 | 1.7 | 22.4% | $659 | Rep |
| 005 | Loma | 73 | 1.4 | 22.4% | $659 | Rep |
| 006 | Carter | 60 | 1.6 | 22.4% | $659 | Rep |
| 007 | Square Butte | 28 | 1.4 | 22.4% | $659 | Rep |
| 008 | Sunnybrook Colony | 1.5 | 22.4% | $659 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Chouteau County spans 8 cities serving approximately 2,941 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.7/10. The county voted Republican by 30.3 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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1.7
/ 10 · Very Low
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/ 10 · Very Low
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/ 10 · Very Low
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/ 10 · Very Low
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Where eviction risk concentrates in Chouteau County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Chouteau County
Q1
How does Chouteau County compare to Montana statewide?
Chouteau County averages 1.7/10. Use the Montana overview link in the breadcrumb above for statewide comparison.
Q2
Is 22.4% rent-to-income ratio high for Chouteau County?
22.4% is below the 30% federal threshold.
Q3
Where can I see all cities in Chouteau County?
The city grid above lists every municipality in Chouteau County with its risk score and population.