County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Toole County, Montana Eviction Risk: Very Low

9 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Shelby (1.9) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.

County Risk Score1.7/ 10 · Very Low

Cities tracked9municipalities

Census tracts3scored

Population5kLiving in 9 cities

Income spent on rent24.1%avg renter household

Average rent$910/ month

How Toole County ranks in Montana

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

Eviction Risk Score

Very Low

#46 of 56 MT counties 1.7 / 10

#46 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

Moderate

#31 of 56 MT counties 23.1% of income

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

Cities in Toole County

Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first

Map view

	City↕	Population↕	Risk↕	% income on rent↕	Average rent↕	Lean↕
001	Shelby Pop 3,216 · 25.0% income · $893 rent · Rep	3,216	1.7	25.0%	$893	Rep
002	Glacier Colony Pop 404 · 24.1% income · $910 rent · Rep	404	1.7	24.1%	$910	Rep
003	Sunburst Pop 301 · 14.0% income · $1,094 rent · Rep	301	1.5	14.0%	$1,094	Rep
004	Hillside Colony Pop 245 · 24.1% income · $910 rent · Rep	245	1.9	24.1%	$910	Rep
005	Camrose Colony Pop 126 · 24.1% income · $910 rent · Rep	126	1.9	24.1%	$910	Rep
006	Kevin Pop 108 · 24.1% income · $910 rent · Rep	108	1.5	24.1%	$910	Rep
007	Sweet Grass Pop 70 · 24.1% income · $910 rent · Rep	70	1.5	24.1%	$910	Rep
008	Rimrock Colony Pop 39 · 24.1% income · $910 rent · Rep	39	1.9	24.1%	$910	Rep
009	Zenith Colony 24.1% income · $910 rent · Rep		1.4	24.1%	$910	Rep

County heatmap

Geographic distribution

Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Toole County spans 9 cities serving approximately 4,509 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.7/10. The county voted Republican by 53.2 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

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Where eviction risk concentrates in Toole County

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Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Toole County

Is Toole County landlord-friendly?

Yes, Toole County is in the lower-risk tier at 1.7/10.

What is the average rent in Toole County?

Average gross rent in Toole County runs $910/month across 9 cities, per ACS 2023 5-year estimates.

Which city in Toole County has the highest eviction risk?

The highest score in Toole County is 1.9/10. Use the city grid above to identify the specific municipality.