County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Sanders County, Montana Eviction Risk: Very Low

11 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Thompson Falls (2) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.

County Risk Score1.9/ 10 · Very Low

Cities tracked11municipalities

Census tracts4scored

Population4kLiving in 11 cities

Income spent on rent35.7%avg renter household

Average rent$689/ month

How Sanders County ranks in Montana

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

Eviction Risk Score

Moderate

#33 of 56 MT counties 1.9 / 10

#33 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

Very High

#3 of 56 MT counties 35.2% of income

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

Cities in Sanders County

Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first

Map view

	City↕	Population↕	Risk↕	% income on rent↕	Average rent↕	Lean↕
001	Thompson Falls Pop 1,500 · 22.9% income · $543 rent · Rep	1,500	2.0	22.9%	$543	Rep
002	Plains Pop 1,195 · 46.3% income · $843 rent · Rep	1,195	2.0	46.3%	$843	Rep
003	Hot Springs Pop 557 · 46.3% income · $725 rent · Rep	557	1.9	46.3%	$725	Rep
004	Trout Creek Pop 252 · 35.7% income · $643 rent · Rep	252	1.5	35.7%	$643	Rep
005	Noxon Pop 209 · 48.0% income · $873 rent · Rep	209	1.6	48.0%	$873	Rep
006	Little Bitterroot Lake Pop 156 · 30.3% income · $610 rent · Rep	156	1.5	30.3%	$610	Rep
007	Weeksville Pop 147 · 30.3% income · $610 rent · Rep	147	1.4	30.3%	$610	Rep
008	Lonepine Pop 122 · 36.3% income · $850 rent · Rep	122	1.8	36.3%	$850	Rep
009	Camas Pop 34 · 30.3% income · $610 rent · Rep	34	1.4	30.3%	$610	Rep
010	Belknap Pop 32 · 30.3% income · $610 rent · Rep	32	1.5	30.3%	$610	Rep
011	Saltese Pop 17 · 30.3% income · $610 rent · Rep	17	1.4	30.3%	$610	Rep

County heatmap

Geographic distribution

Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Sanders County spans 11 cities serving approximately 4,221 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.9/10. The county voted Republican by 50.2 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

Peer counties in Montana

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Where eviction risk concentrates in Sanders County

Top cities + top neighborhoods · click any card for the full breakdown

Top cities by population

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Sanders County

Is Sanders County landlord-friendly?

Yes, Sanders County is in the lower-risk tier at 1.9/10.

What is the average rent in Sanders County?

Average gross rent in Sanders County runs $689/month across 11 cities, per ACS 2023 5-year estimates.

Which city in Sanders County has the highest eviction risk?

The highest score in Sanders County is 2/10. Use the city grid above to identify the specific municipality.