Eviction Risk Score
Very Low
#43
of 53 ND counties
1.1 / 10
#43 of 53 counties in North Dakota for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Billings County, North Dakota Eviction Risk: Very Low
1 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Medora (1.1) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score1.1/ 10 · Very Low
Cities tracked1municipalities
Census tracts1scored
Population0kLiving in 1 cities
Income spent on rent13.5%avg renter household
Average rent$625/ month
How Billings County ranks in North Dakota
Cost of living
Very Low
#44
of 51 states (statewide)
89.0 index
North Dakota ranks #44 of 51 states on overall cost of living (11.0% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Housing services cost
Low
#39
of 51 states (statewide)
71.4 index
North Dakota ranks #39 of 51 states on housing services (28.6% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Income spent on rent
Very Low
#53
of 53 ND counties
13.5% of income
#53 of 53 counties in North Dakota on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Billings County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Medora | 198 | 1.1 | 13.5% | $625 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Billings County spans 1 cities serving approximately 198 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.1/10. The county voted Republican by 73.9 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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0.9
/ 10 · Very Low
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1.2
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 863
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1.2
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 1.1K
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1.1
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 1.3K
Where eviction risk concentrates in Billings County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Billings County
Q1
How is the Billings County eviction risk score computed?
Each of the 1 cities in the county is independently scored on nine sub-factors. The county-wide 1.1/10 average reflects a population-weighted mean of those municipal scores.
Q2
Does Billings County have rent control?
Rent control is determined by state law and city ordinance. North Dakota state framework applies. See the North Dakota eviction laws rent-control guide for details.
Q3
What is the political climate in Billings County?
Billings County voted Republican by 73.9 points in 2020.