Eviction Risk Score
Very Low
#49
of 56 MT counties
1.6 / 10
#49 of 56 counties in Montana for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Richland County, Montana Eviction Risk: Very Low
6 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Sidney (1.7) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score1.6/ 10 · Very Low
Cities tracked6municipalities
Census tracts5scored
Population8kLiving in 6 cities
Income spent on rent22.3%avg renter household
Average rent$895/ month
How Richland 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
#42
of 56 MT counties
20.8% of income
#42 of 56 counties in Montana on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Richland County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Sidney | 6,171 | 1.6 | 22.2% | $931 | Rep |
| 002 | Fairview | 971 | 1.5 | 26.0% | $725 | Rep |
| 003 | Bainville | 334 | 1.7 | 23.8% | $788 | Rep |
| 004 | Savage | 316 | 1.3 | 13.6% | $750 | Rep |
| 005 | Crane | 187 | 1.1 | 22.1% | $913 | Rep |
| 006 | Fox Lake | 149 | 1.7 | 17.0% | $1,088 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Richland County spans 6 cities serving approximately 8,128 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.6/10. The county voted Republican by 67.7 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.
Peer counties in Montana
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Custer County eviction risk
1.6
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 8.4K
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Broadwater County eviction risk
1.6
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 6.6K
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Jefferson County eviction risk
1.7
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 9.7K
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Dawson County eviction risk
1.8
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 7.2K
Where eviction risk concentrates in Richland County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Richland County
Q1
How does Richland County compare to Montana statewide?
Richland County averages 1.6/10. Use the Montana overview link in the breadcrumb above for statewide comparison.
Q2
Is 22.3% rent-to-income ratio high for Richland County?
22.3% is below the 30% federal threshold.
Q3
Where can I see all cities in Richland County?
The city grid above lists every municipality in Richland County with its risk score and population.