Eviction Risk Score
Very Low
#48
of 56 MT counties
1.6 / 10
#48 of 56 counties in Montana for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Custer County, Montana Eviction Risk: Very Low
2 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Miles City (1.6) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score1.6/ 10 · Very Low
Cities tracked2municipalities
Census tracts6scored
Population8kLiving in 2 cities
Income spent on rent26.8%avg renter household
Average rent$925/ month
How Custer 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
High
#13
of 56 MT counties
28.6% of income
#13 of 56 counties in Montana on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Custer County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Miles City | 8,407 | 1.6 | 26.8% | $926 | Rep |
| 002 | Ismay | 1 | 1.2 | 30.4% | $613 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Custer County spans 2 cities serving approximately 8,408 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.6/10. The county voted Republican by 45.7 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.
Peer counties in Montana
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Richland County eviction risk
1.6
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 8.1K
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Broadwater County eviction risk
1.6
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 6.6K
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Jefferson County eviction risk
1.7
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 9.7K
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Dawson County eviction risk
1.8
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 7.2K
Where eviction risk concentrates in Custer County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Custer County
Q1
Is Custer County landlord-friendly?
Yes, Custer County is in the lower-risk tier at 1.6/10.
Q2
What is the average rent in Custer County?
Average gross rent in Custer County runs $925/month across 2 cities, per ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Q3
Which city in Custer County has the highest eviction risk?
The highest score in Custer County is 1.6/10. Use the city grid above to identify the specific municipality.