Wibaux County, Montana Eviction Risk: Very Low

Wibaux County, Montana scores 2.5/10 on the eviction-risk index, placing it in the Low risk tier overall. With only 1 city tracked and a county-wide score range of 2.5 to 2.5, there is essentially no intra-county variation to navigate. That said, rank 10 of 56 Montana eviction laws counties means 9 counties carry higher risk and 46 are more landlord-friendly, putting Wibaux County in the higher-risk third of the state despite the low absolute score. For investors evaluating Montana eviction laws, that context matters: a Low score here reflects a small, stable rental market rather than a particularly permissive operating environment relative to every county in the state.

The county's rental market is compact. Total tracked population is 672, the average rent runs $934 per month, and the average rent-burden rate sits at just 11.5%, suggesting tenants here are not financially stretched relative to their housing costs. A renter share of 20.4% means the majority of residents own, so the pool of available tenants is modest but the ones who do rent tend to be lower-risk by income-to-rent measures. Landlords operating in this corner of eastern Montana are dealing with a thin market, but one where acute financial stress among renters is relatively uncommon.

The cities inside Wibaux County

The single tracked city in Wibaux County is Wibaux, scoring 2.5/10 with a population of 672. Because it is the only city in the county, it defines the county average entirely. There is no lower-risk counterpart to compare against, and no high-risk urban pocket driving the number up. What you see at the county level is exactly what you get at the city level. Hyper-local risk variation, which can be dramatic in multi-city counties, is simply not a factor here.

State-level laws that apply here

All residential tenancies in Wibaux County fall under MCA § 70-24 (Residential Landlord and Tenant Act). For non-payment of rent or a lease violation subject to cure, Montana state law requires a 3-day notice before filing. Ending a tenancy without cause requires a 30-day notice. Once you file, an uncontested eviction typically resolves in 21 to 45 days; a contested case can stretch to 45 to 120 days. Understanding the Montana eviction process up front helps landlords set realistic timelines before a dispute escalates.

On the cost side, reviewing Montana eviction costs is worth doing before you acquire property here. Court filing fees run $90 to $170, sheriff lockout fees add $40 to $125, and attorney fees, if needed, range from $500 to $2,500. Montana does not require just cause for eviction, imposes no rent-control cap, and state law preempts any local rent-control ordinance, so landlords face no additional local restrictions layered on top of the state framework. Landlords must provide 24 hours notice before entry under MCA § 70-24-303.

With a poverty rate of 14.2% and a renter share of 20.4%, Wibaux County's rental base is small but not financially extreme; review the city grid above for the score breakdown across the county's single tracked market.