Eviction Risk Score
Low
#42
of 56 MT counties
1.7 / 10
#42 of 56 counties in Montana for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Phillips County, Montana Eviction Risk: Very Low
8 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Malta (2.3) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score1.7/ 10 · Very Low
Cities tracked8municipalities
Census tracts1scored
Population3kLiving in 8 cities
Income spent on rent23.3%avg renter household
Average rent$613/ month
How Phillips 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
Low
#45
of 56 MT counties
20.2% of income
#45 of 56 counties in Montana on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Phillips County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Malta | 2,100 | 1.7 | 24.9% | $631 | Rep |
| 002 | Dodson | 153 | 1.6 | 23.3% | $614 | Rep |
| 003 | Saco | 140 | 2.2 | 9.0% | $614 | Rep |
| 004 | Whitewater | 105 | 2.3 | 11.1% | $270 | Rep |
| 005 | East Malta Colony | 97 | 1.6 | 23.3% | $614 | Rep |
| 006 | Zortman | 52 | 1.6 | 23.3% | $614 | Rep |
| 007 | Loring Colony | 31 | 1.7 | 23.3% | $614 | Rep |
| 008 | Sleeping Buffalo | 9 | 1.5 | 23.3% | $614 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Phillips County spans 8 cities serving approximately 2,687 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.7/10. The county voted Republican by 63.7 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.
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Madison County eviction risk
1.8
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 2.7K
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/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 2.9K
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Musselshell County eviction risk
1.8
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 2.6K
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1.8
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 3.2K
Where eviction risk concentrates in Phillips County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Phillips County
Q1
What does the 1.7/10 county-average mean?
The 1.7/10 county-average is a population-weighted mean of 8 municipal landlord-risk scores. The internal range is 1.5 to 2.3.
Q2
What share of Phillips County households rent?
About 36.7% of occupied units in Phillips County are renter-occupied, per ACS 2023 5-year data.
Q3
How fast is eviction in Phillips 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.