Eviction Risk Score
Low
#36
of 56 MT counties
1.8 / 10
#36 of 56 counties in Montana for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Musselshell County, Montana Eviction Risk: Very Low
7 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Roundup (1.9) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score1.8/ 10 · Very Low
Cities tracked7municipalities
Census tracts2scored
Population3kLiving in 7 cities
Income spent on rent31.6%avg renter household
Average rent$942/ month
How Musselshell 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
High
#14
of 56 MT counties
28.4% of income
#14 of 56 counties in Montana on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Musselshell County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Roundup | 2,003 | 1.9 | 32.4% | $950 | Rep |
| 002 | Klein | 340 | 1.5 | 32.4% | $950 | Rep |
| 003 | Camp Three | 139 | 1.5 | 32.4% | $950 | Rep |
| 004 | Melstone | 80 | 1.4 | 4.6% | $708 | Rep |
| 005 | Musselshell | 36 | 1.5 | 32.4% | $950 | Rep |
| 006 | Kilby Butte Colony | 20 | 1.6 | 32.4% | $950 | Rep |
| 007 | Flat Willow Colony | 15 | 1.6 | 32.4% | $950 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Musselshell County spans 7 cities serving approximately 2,633 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.8/10. The county voted Republican by 69.8 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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1.8
/ 10 · Very Low
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/ 10 · Very Low
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/ 10 · Very Low
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/ 10 · Very Low
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Where eviction risk concentrates in Musselshell County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Musselshell County
Q1
How many renters live in Musselshell County?
Renter share is 22.4%, so approximately 589 of Musselshell County's 2,633 residents are renters.
Q2
What is the lowest-risk city in Musselshell County?
The lowest score in Musselshell County is 1.4/10. See the city grid above for the specific municipality.
Q3
What is the highest-risk city in Musselshell County?
The highest score in Musselshell County is 1.9/10. See the city grid above for the specific municipality.