Neighborhood · Missoula, MT

Lewis & Clark Eviction Risk: Moderate

1 census tracts · pop 5,260 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.2/10 · range 5.2–5.2

Lewis & Clark is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Missoula with 1 census tract and a population of 5,260 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5.2/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 52% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 29% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,032/month sits 13% lower than the Missoula citywide average ($1,189).

Risk score

5.2

Moderate

1 tracts · population-weighted

Lewis & Clark vs Missoula How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

51.7% +72%

Missoula: 30.0%

Average gross rent

$1,032 -13%

Missoula: $1,189

Average HH income

$51,591 -21%

Missoula: $65,329

Poverty rate

19.3% +51%

Missoula: 12.8%

Renter share

55.5% +5%

Missoula: 53.0%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across Lewis & Clark and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 1 tracts span score 5.2–5.2

Why Lewis & Clark scores 5.2

9 axes · pop-weighted · 1 = landlord-friendly

State political climate

legislature & governorship · Range 1.7–1.7 across tracts

1.7

Regional political climate

County-level mix · 2024 presidential margin · Range 6.2–6.2 across tracts

6.2

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 8.0–8.0 across tracts

8.0

Rent control risk

52% of income on rent · Range 4.0–4.0 across tracts

4.0

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 5.5–5.5 across tracts

5.5

Tenant organizing strength

56% renter households · Range 6.5–6.5 across tracts

6.5

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 5.5–5.5 across tracts

5.5

Economic stress

19.3% below poverty line · Range 4.8–4.8 across tracts

4.8

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 1.4–1.4 across tracts

1.4

Risk score comparison

Lewis & Clark vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

1 tracts in Lewis & Clark

Ranked highest-risk first. Click for per-tract detail.

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
30063001200	5.2	5,260	52%	$1,032

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 55

Pop-weighted across 1 tracts. Higher = more vulnerable to disaster, displacement, and rent shocks. Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022.

Socioeconomic status 68%ile

Poverty, unemployment, no-HS-diploma, housing cost burden

Household characteristics 18%ile

Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+

Racial/ethnic minority 27%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 68%ile

Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle

CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted

Eviction-adjacent indicators in Lewis & Clark

Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.

9.5%Housing insecurity
7.1%Utility shutoff threat
11.6%Food insecurity
9.2%SNAP enrollment
8.8%No health insurance
28.0%Any disability

Frequently asked

About Lewis & Clark

What is the eviction-risk score for Lewis & Clark?

Lewis & Clark scores 5.2/10 (Moderate tier) across 1 census tracts. The pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score blends state law, county filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income and poverty signals.

How does Lewis & Clark compare to Missoula overall?

Lewis & Clark scores 2.1 points higher than Missoula overall (3.1/10). Renters spend 52% of income on rent vs 30% citywide. Average rent: $1,032 vs $1,189.

What is the average rent in Lewis & Clark?

Average gross rent in Lewis & Clark is $1,032/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 52% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of Lewis & Clark residents are renters?

56% of Lewis & Clark households are renter-occupied (vs 53% in Missoula). The neighborhood has 5,260 residents.

Is Lewis & Clark a high social-vulnerability area?

Lewis & Clark sits in the 55th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (moderately vulnerable). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.

How safe is Lewis & Clark for landlords?

Lewis & Clark carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.2/10). Pop-weighted across 1 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Missoula as a whole (3.1/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of Lewis & Clark?

Lewis & Clark has 4,925 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (88.1%), Other / Multiracial (10.3%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (1.2%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near Lewis & Clark

4.6 Franklin to the Fort 3 tracts · pop 9,289 5.2 University District 2 tracts · pop 6,398 4.2 Northside 2 tracts · pop 11,446

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Missoula

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to Lewis & Clark.

5.2 University District 2 tracts · pop 6,398 4.8 Westside 1 tracts · pop 3,280 4.8 River Road 1 tracts · pop 3,304 4.7 Franklin to the Fort 3 tracts · pop 9,289 4.5 Riverfront 1 tracts · pop 2,786 4.3 Mullan Road 1 tracts · pop 7,152

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