What is the eviction risk score for Willow Creek?

The landlord eviction risk score for Willow Creek, MT is 3.1 out of 10, rated Low risk.

Does Willow Creek have rent control?

The rent-control risk score for Willow Creek is 1.2 out of 10.

How long does an eviction take in Willow Creek?

Typical eviction timeline is about 25 days from notice to writ of possession.

Willow Creek, MT Eviction Risk Score Jefferson County · Montana · Pop. 181

Updated Apr 18, 2026

● Low Risk

Willow Creek, MT sits at 3.1/10 — Low risk. , 6.4% renters, ~25-day typical timeline.

3.1 / 10 Low

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Score vs. benchmarks

Willow Creek

3.1

Jefferson County

3.1

Montana avg

3.2

National avg

4.4

16.0%Tenant-law probabilityi

$908–2,920Typical eviction costi

25 daysTypical timelinei

$1,361HUD 2BR FMR '25i

6.4%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

4.0

Regional political climatei

4.0

State political climate

1.7

Economic stressi

5.3

Supply constrainti

4.4

Rent-control risk

1.2

Eviction process difficulty

1.3

Tenant organizing strengthi

4.3

Housing court bias

3.3

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About eviction risk in Willow Creek, MT

Willow Creek, MT has an eviction risk score of 3.1 out of 10, placing it in the low-risk tier for landlords operating in Jefferson 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 10.5%, unemployment 3.3%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.

Political climate: In 2020, Jefferson County voted Republican by 33.2 points — classified as strongly landlord-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 3.1/10, Willow Creek 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	7.2 mi	1,919	3.5
Harrison, MT	9.8 mi	95	3.7
Wheatland, MT	11.1 mi	1,661	1.7
Logan, MT	12 mi	111	2.2
Pony, MT	15.2 mi	78	2.1
Cardwell, MT	15.7 mi	30	2.8
Manhattan, MT	15.7 mi	2,288	4.5
Amsterdam, MT	15.7 mi	130	3.0