Eviction Risk Score
Moderate
#29
of 56 MT counties
2.0 / 10
#29 of 56 counties in Montana for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Rosebud County, Montana Eviction Risk: Very Low
7 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Colstrip (2.2) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score1.9/ 10 · Very Low
Cities tracked7municipalities
Census tracts4scored
Population7kLiving in 7 cities
Income spent on rent20.8%avg renter household
Average rent$660/ month
How Rosebud 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
#37
of 56 MT counties
21.3% of income
#37 of 56 counties in Montana on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Rosebud County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Colstrip | 2,101 | 1.8 | 15.0% | $659 | Rep |
| 002 | Lame Deer | 1,872 | 1.9 | 17.3% | $558 | Rep |
| 003 | Forsyth | 1,728 | 2.0 | 31.2% | $776 | Rep |
| 004 | Ashland | 959 | 2.1 | 16.9% | $621 | Rep |
| 005 | Muddy | 724 | 2.2 | 27.1% | $704 | Rep |
| 006 | Rosebud | 45 | 1.6 | 20.8% | $660 | Rep |
| 007 | Birney | 17 | 1.9 | 20.8% | $660 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Rosebud County spans 7 cities serving approximately 7,446 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.9/10. The county voted Republican by 34.0 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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1.9
/ 10 · Very Low
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2
/ 10 · Very Low
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/ 10 · Very Low
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2.1
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 10.6K
Where eviction risk concentrates in Rosebud County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Rosebud County
Q1
Why is rent-to-income ratio 20.8% in Rosebud County?
Rent-to-income ratio of 20.8% reflects the ratio of average gross rent to average household income across 7 cities in Rosebud County.
Q2
What court hears evictions in Rosebud County?
Montana state court hears unlawful detainer or summary process actions in Rosebud County. See the Montana eviction laws eviction-process guide for court name and procedure.
Q3
Does Rosebud 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.