Eviction Risk Score
Low
#39
of 56 MT counties
1.8 / 10
#39 of 56 counties in Montana for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Dawson County, Montana Eviction Risk: Very Low
5 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Glendive (2.2) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score1.8/ 10 · Very Low
Cities tracked5municipalities
Census tracts3scored
Population7kLiving in 5 cities
Income spent on rent19.1%avg renter household
Average rent$811/ month
How Dawson 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
Very Low
#47
of 56 MT counties
18.5% of income
#47 of 56 counties in Montana on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Dawson County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Glendive | 4,810 | 1.6 | 14.7% | $842 | Rep |
| 002 | West Glendive | 2,121 | 2.2 | 30.3% | $778 | Rep |
| 003 | Richey | 238 | 1.5 | 9.0% | $492 | Rep |
| 004 | Bloomfield | 9 | 1.4 | 19.1% | $811 | Rep |
| 005 | Lindsay | 9 | 1.3 | 19.1% | $811 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Dawson County spans 5 cities serving approximately 7,187 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.8/10. The county voted Republican by 57.8 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.
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1.9
/ 10 · Very Low
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/ 10 · Very Low
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1.7
/ 10 · Very Low
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2
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 7.4K
Where eviction risk concentrates in Dawson County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Dawson County
Q1
How many renters live in Dawson County?
Renter share is 30.4%, so approximately 2,186 of Dawson County's 7,187 residents are renters.
Q2
What is the lowest-risk city in Dawson County?
The lowest score in Dawson County is 1.3/10. See the city grid above for the specific municipality.
Q3
What is the highest-risk city in Dawson County?
The highest score in Dawson County is 2.2/10. See the city grid above for the specific municipality.