County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Lincoln County, Montana Eviction Risk: Very Low

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

County Risk Score2.1/ 10 · Very Low

Cities tracked16municipalities

Census tracts6scored

Population11kLiving in 16 cities

Income spent on rent32.8%avg renter household

Average rent$786/ month

How Lincoln County ranks in Montana

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

Eviction Risk Score

Elevated

#25 of 56 MT counties 2.1 / 10

#25 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

Very High

#4 of 56 MT counties 33.4% of income

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

Cities in Lincoln County

Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first

Map view

	City↕	Population↕	Risk↕	% income on rent↕	Average rent↕	Lean↕
001	Libby Pop 3,042 · 31.5% income · $672 rent · Rep	3,042	2.4	31.5%	$672	Rep
002	Eureka Pop 1,840 · 33.5% income · $1,038 rent · Rep	1,840	2.1	33.5%	$1,038	Rep
003	White Haven Pop 978 · 23.4% income · $584 rent · Rep	978	1.7	23.4%	$584	Rep
004	Troy Pop 871 · 32.5% income · $750 rent · Rep	871	2.1	32.5%	$750	Rep
005	Pioneer Junction Pop 798 · 51.0% income · $790 rent · Rep	798	2.0	51.0%	$790	Rep
006	Trego Pop 692 · 28.3% income · $936 rent · Rep	692	2.2	28.3%	$936	Rep
007	West Kootenai Pop 494 · 32.5% income · $790 rent · Rep	494	1.7	32.5%	$790	Rep
008	Fortine Pop 351 · 32.5% income · $790 rent · Rep	351	1.7	32.5%	$790	Rep
009	Heron Pop 328 · 32.5% income · $790 rent · Rep	328	1.9	32.5%	$790	Rep
010	Yaak Pop 293 · 25.0% income · $929 rent · Rep	293	1.4	25.0%	$929	Rep
011	Bull Lake Pop 247 · 32.5% income · $790 rent · Rep	247	1.5	32.5%	$790	Rep
012	Happys Inn Pop 229 · 49.2% income · $595 rent · Rep	229	1.6	49.2%	$595	Rep
013	Sylvanite Pop 145 · 32.5% income · $790 rent · Rep	145	1.8	32.5%	$790	Rep
014	Rexford Pop 134 · 32.5% income · $790 rent · Rep	134	1.8	32.5%	$790	Rep
015	Indian Springs Pop 85 · 32.5% income · $790 rent · Rep	85	1.6	32.5%	$790	Rep
016	Stryker Pop 25 · 32.5% income · $790 rent · Rep	25	1.6	32.5%	$790	Rep

County heatmap

Geographic distribution

Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Lincoln County spans 16 cities serving approximately 10,552 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.1/10. The county voted Republican by 49.7 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.

Reviewed by NextGen Properties Research Team · Last updated June 2, 2026

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Where eviction risk concentrates in Lincoln County

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Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Lincoln County

What does the 2.1/10 county-average mean?

The 2.1/10 county-average is a population-weighted mean of 16 municipal landlord-risk scores. The internal range is 1.4 to 2.4.

What share of Lincoln County households rent?

About 28.5% of occupied units in Lincoln County are renter-occupied, per ACS 2023 5-year data.

How fast is eviction in Lincoln County?

Eviction timeline runs at the state level under Montana eviction laws statute. See the Montana eviction laws eviction-process guide for state-specific timelines.