County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Madison County, Montana Eviction Risk: Very Low

13 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Sheridan (2.1) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.

County Risk Score1.8/ 10 · Very Low

Cities tracked13municipalities

Census tracts4scored

Population3kLiving in 13 cities

Income spent on rent27.4%avg renter household

Average rent$885/ month

How Madison County ranks in Montana

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

Eviction Risk Score

Low

#38 of 56 MT counties 1.8 / 10

#38 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

Elevated

#19 of 56 MT counties 27.4% of income

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

Cities in Madison County

Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first

Map view

	City↕	Population↕	Risk↕	% income on rent↕	Average rent↕	Lean↕
001	Sheridan Pop 869 · 21.9% income · $888 rent · Rep	869	1.9	21.9%	$888	Rep
002	Ennis Pop 777 · 30.9% income · $854 rent · Rep	777	2.0	30.9%	$854	Rep
003	McAllister Pop 202 · 27.4% income · $885 rent · Rep	202	1.3	27.4%	$885	Rep
004	Twin Bridges Pop 201 · 45.0% income · $981 rent · Rep	201	1.6	45.0%	$981	Rep
005	Virginia City Pop 129 · 27.4% income · $885 rent · Rep	129	1.4	27.4%	$885	Rep
006	Brandon Pop 115 · 27.4% income · $885 rent · Rep	115	1.4	27.4%	$885	Rep
007	Harrison Pop 95 · 21.6% income · $1,078 rent · Rep	95	2.1	21.6%	$1,078	Rep
008	Alder Pop 92 · 17.5% income · $717 rent · Rep	92	2.0	17.5%	$717	Rep
009	Pony Pop 78 · 27.4% income · $885 rent · Rep	78	1.4	27.4%	$885	Rep
010	Jeffers Pop 60 · 27.4% income · $885 rent · Rep	60	1.3	27.4%	$885	Rep
011	Lakeview Pop 32 · 27.4% income · $885 rent · Rep	32	1.3	27.4%	$885	Rep
012	Norris Pop 17 · 27.4% income · $885 rent · Rep	17	1.4	27.4%	$885	Rep
013	Mammoth Pop 15 · 27.4% income · $885 rent · Rep	15	1.3	27.4%	$885	Rep

County heatmap

Geographic distribution

Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Madison County spans 13 cities serving approximately 2,682 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.8/10. The county voted Republican by 39.6 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

Peer counties in Montana

Same state, closest by population and Eviction Risk Score

Where eviction risk concentrates in Madison County

Top cities + top neighborhoods · click any card for the full breakdown

Top cities by population

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Madison County

Is Madison County landlord-friendly?

Yes, Madison County is in the lower-risk tier at 1.8/10.

What is the average rent in Madison County?

Average gross rent in Madison County runs $885/month across 13 cities, per ACS 2023 5-year estimates.

Which city in Madison County has the highest eviction risk?

The highest score in Madison County is 2.1/10. Use the city grid above to identify the specific municipality.