County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Ravalli County, Montana Eviction Risk: Very Low

10 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Hamilton (2.6) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.

County Risk Score2.3/ 10 · Very Low

Cities tracked10municipalities

Census tracts13scored

Population12kLiving in 10 cities

Income spent on rent26.5%avg renter household

Average rent$1,030/ month

How Ravalli County ranks in Montana

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

Eviction Risk Score

Elevated

#17 of 56 MT counties 2.3 / 10

#17 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

#20 of 56 MT counties 27.4% of income

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

Cities in Ravalli County

Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first

Map view

	City↕	Population↕	Risk↕	% income on rent↕	Average rent↕	Lean↕
001	Hamilton Pop 5,101 · 26.3% income · $947 rent · Rep	5,101	2.4	26.3%	$947	Rep
002	Stevensville Pop 2,130 · 27.3% income · $1,064 rent · Rep	2,130	2.2	27.3%	$1,064	Rep
003	Corvallis Pop 1,227 · 33.9% income · $1,363 rent · Rep	1,227	2.3	33.9%	$1,363	Rep
004	Florence Pop 923 · 18.3% income · $631 rent · Rep	923	2.2	18.3%	$631	Rep
005	Victor Pop 867 · 24.1% income · $940 rent · Rep	867	2.4	24.1%	$940	Rep
006	Pinesdale Pop 833 · 23.3% income · $1,595 rent · Rep	833	2.3	23.3%	$1,595	Rep
007	Darby Pop 527 · 27.5% income · $889 rent · Rep	527	2.6	27.5%	$889	Rep
008	Charlos Heights Pop 163 · 46.5% income · $1,396 rent · Rep	163	1.8	46.5%	$1,396	Rep
009	Conner Pop 147 · 19.3% income · $580 rent · Rep	147	1.6	19.3%	$580	Rep
010	Sula Pop 9 · 27.0% income · $1,065 rent · Rep	9	2.0	27.0%	$1,065	Rep

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Geographic distribution

Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Ravalli County spans 10 cities serving approximately 11,927 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.3/10. The county voted Republican by 36.3 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 Ravalli County

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Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Ravalli County

Why is rent-to-income ratio 26.5% in Ravalli County?

Rent-to-income ratio of 26.5% reflects the ratio of average gross rent to average household income across 10 cities in Ravalli County.

What court hears evictions in Ravalli County?

Montana state court hears unlawful detainer or summary process actions in Ravalli County. See the Montana eviction laws eviction-process guide for court name and procedure.

Does Ravalli County have just-cause eviction?

Just-cause eviction is determined by state law. Montana eviction laws framework applies; see the Montana eviction laws tenant-protections guide.