What is the eviction risk score for Fort Peck?

The landlord eviction risk score for Fort Peck, MT is 1.8 out of 10, rated Very Low risk.

Does Fort Peck have rent control?

The rent-control risk score for Fort Peck is 0.8 out of 10.

How long does an eviction take in Fort Peck?

Typical eviction timeline is about 30 days from notice to writ of possession.

Fort Peck, MT Eviction Risk Score Valley County · Montana · Pop. 280

Updated Apr 18, 2026

● Very Low Risk

Fort Peck, MT sits at 1.8/10 — Very Low risk. , 1.9% renters, ~30-day typical timeline.

1.8 / 10 Very Low

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Score vs. benchmarks

Fort Peck

1.8

Valley County

3.0

Montana avg

3.2

National avg

4.4

19.2%Tenant-law probabilityi

$991–2,947Typical eviction costi

30 daysTypical timelinei

$1,163HUD 2BR FMR '25i

1.9%Rentersi

Location & regional heat

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Sub-score breakdown

Each component on a 1–10 scale. Ticks mark the 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentiles nationally.

Local political climatei

3.3

Regional political climatei

3.3

State political climate

1.7

Economic stressi

1.0

Supply constrainti

2.1

Rent-control risk

0.8

Eviction process difficulty

1.6

Tenant organizing strengthi

2.1

Housing court bias

1.0

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About eviction risk in Fort Peck, MT

Fort Peck, MT has an eviction risk score of 1.8 out of 10, placing it in the very low-risk tier for landlords operating in Valley County and the state of Montana. The score combines local political climate, court disposition patterns, cost-of-eviction estimates, tenant organizing strength, and the likelihood of new tenant-protective legislation in the next legislative cycle.

Economic stress: poverty rate 0.0%, unemployment 0.0%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.

Political climate: In 2020, Valley County voted Republican by 49.3 points — classified as strongly landlord-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 1.8/10, Fort Peck is a lower-risk environment. Standard screening, documented notices, and prompt action on non-payment typically resolve quickly. Still follow your state's specific notice and service requirements.

Nearby Cities — Eviction Risk Comparison

City	Distance	Population	Risk score
Nashua, MT	9.8 mi	279	3.2
Glasgow, MT	15.6 mi	3,190	3.8
Frazer, MT	19 mi	387	4.1
St. Marie, MT	27.6 mi	306	2.5
Prairie Elk Colony, MT	30.4 mi	—	2.5
Wolf Point, MT	38.1 mi	2,602	4.6
Hinsdale, MT	40 mi	233	4.7
Vida, MT	46.2 mi	83	1.5