Eviction Risk Score
Low
#41
of 56 MT counties
1.8 / 10
#41 of 56 counties in Montana for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Teton County, Montana Eviction Risk: Very Low
9 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Choteau (2) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score1.8/ 10 · Very Low
Cities tracked9municipalities
Census tracts3scored
Population3kLiving in 9 cities
Income spent on rent23.8%avg renter household
Average rent$703/ month
How Teton 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
#39
of 56 MT counties
21.2% of income
#39 of 56 counties in Montana on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Teton County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Choteau | 1,479 | 1.8 | 31.4% | $697 | Rep |
| 002 | Fairfield | 759 | 1.7 | 14.7% | $674 | Rep |
| 003 | Simms | 334 | 1.7 | 23.8% | $704 | Rep |
| 004 | Dutton | 268 | 1.8 | 16.5% | $758 | Rep |
| 005 | Augusta | 165 | 2.0 | 9.0% | $816 | Rep |
| 006 | New Rockport Colony | 110 | 1.6 | 23.8% | $704 | Rep |
| 007 | Miller Colony | 67 | 1.5 | 23.8% | $704 | Rep |
| 008 | Bynum | 15 | 1.5 | 23.8% | $704 | Rep |
| 009 | Gilman | 12 | 1.6 | 23.8% | $704 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Teton County spans 9 cities serving approximately 3,209 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.8/10. The county voted Republican by 43.3 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.
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Where eviction risk concentrates in Teton County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Teton County
Q1
What is the eviction risk range in Teton County?
Scores range from 1.5 to 2 across 9 cities in Teton County. The 1.8 average masks meaningful intra-county variance.
Q2
What is the renter share in Teton County?
34.0% of households in Teton County are renter-occupied per ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Q3
What is the average rent in Teton County?
Average gross rent across Teton County averages $703/month.