County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Pondera County, Montana Eviction Risk: Very Low

14 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Conrad (2.2) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.

County Risk Score1.9/ 10 · Very Low

Cities tracked14municipalities

Census tracts2scored

Population4kLiving in 14 cities

Income spent on rent27.7%avg renter household

Average rent$903/ month

How Pondera County ranks in Montana

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

Eviction Risk Score

Moderate

#32 of 56 MT counties 1.9 / 10

#32 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

High

#8 of 56 MT counties 31.4% of income

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

Cities in Pondera County

Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first

Map view

	City↕	Population↕	Risk↕	% income on rent↕	Average rent↕	Lean↕
001	Conrad Pop 2,618 · 23.0% income · $918 rent · Rep	2,618	1.9	23.0%	$918	Rep
002	Valier Pop 573 · 43.6% income · $780 rent · Rep	573	1.8	43.6%	$780	Rep
003	New Miami Colony Pop 330 · 31.1% income · $939 rent · Rep	330	2.2	31.1%	$939	Rep
004	Dupuyer Pop 127 · 31.1% income · $939 rent · Rep	127	1.8	31.1%	$939	Rep
005	Birch Creek Colony Pop 121 · 31.1% income · $939 rent · Rep	121	2.1	31.1%	$939	Rep
006	Little Browning Pop 102 · 31.1% income · $939 rent · Rep	102	2.1	31.1%	$939	Rep
007	Brady Pop 101 · 31.1% income · $939 rent · Rep	101	1.7	31.1%	$939	Rep
008	Rockport Colony Pop 66 · 31.1% income · $939 rent · Rep	66	1.6	31.1%	$939	Rep
009	Pondera Colony Pop 42 · 31.1% income · $939 rent · Rep	42	1.6	31.1%	$939	Rep
010	Midway Colony Pop 26 · 31.1% income · $939 rent · Rep	26	1.7	31.1%	$939	Rep
011	Santa Rita Pop 21 · 31.1% income · $939 rent · Rep	21	2.2	31.1%	$939	Rep
012	Pendroy Pop 13 · 31.1% income · $939 rent · Rep	13	1.6	31.1%	$939	Rep
013	Horizon Colony Pop 13 · 31.1% income · $939 rent · Rep	13	1.6	31.1%	$939	Rep
014	Kingsbury Colony Pop 5 · 31.1% income · $939 rent · Rep	5	1.6	31.1%	$939	Rep

County heatmap

Geographic distribution

Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Pondera County spans 14 cities serving approximately 4,158 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.9/10. The county voted Republican by 37.7 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 Pondera County

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Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Pondera County

How many renters live in Pondera County?

Renter share is 33.5%, so approximately 1,392 of Pondera County's 4,158 residents are renters.

What is the lowest-risk city in Pondera County?

The lowest score in Pondera County is 1.6/10. See the city grid above for the specific municipality.

What is the highest-risk city in Pondera County?

The highest score in Pondera County is 2.2/10. See the city grid above for the specific municipality.