Where does foreclosure data come from for Montana?

This is a directional index built from affordability and population, not a property-level filings count. Use county records for filings.

I'm facing foreclosure, what now?

Submit your address; we'll connect you to a buyer who can close before the auction date.

Does this measure actual filings?

No. It estimates relative risk to compare markets side-by-side.

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Foreclosure risk by city in Montana.

Foreclosure risk rises when affordability stretches and incomes lag. This ranks Montana cities by a composite risk index, higher = more sellers facing distress.

Last updated September 2026

Montana ranking

25 cities ranked. Click any row for the matching local page.

#	City	Risk index	Score
1	Billings	80 / 100	80	View →
2	Missoula	74 / 100	74	View →
3	Great Falls	74 / 100	74	View →
4	Browning	74 / 100	74	View →
5	Bozeman	73 / 100	73	View →
6	Helena	73 / 100	73	View →
7	Kalispell	73 / 100	73	View →
8	Butte	72 / 100	72	View →
9	Belgrade	64 / 100	64	View →
10	Columbia Falls	63 / 100	63	View →
11	Hamilton	63 / 100	63	View →
12	Whitefish	63 / 100	63	View →
13	Havre	63 / 100	63	View →
14	Livingston	63 / 100	63	View →
15	Miles City	63 / 100	63	View →
16	Laurel	63 / 100	63	View →
17	Libby	63 / 100	63	View →
18	Stevensville	62 / 100	62	View →
19	Polson	62 / 100	62	View →
20	Lewistown	62 / 100	62	View →
21	Anaconda	62 / 100	62	View →
22	Glendive	62 / 100	62	View →
23	Bigfork	62 / 100	62	View →
24	Dillon	62 / 100	62	View →
25	Sidney	62 / 100	62	View →

Methodology

Risk index = 60% affordability stress (home value ÷ income) + 40% market size weighting. Higher = more total distressed sellers in absolute terms.

FAQ

Where does foreclosure data come from for Montana?: This is a directional index built from affordability and population, not a property-level filings count. Use county records for filings.
I'm facing foreclosure, what now?: Submit your address; we'll connect you to a buyer who can close before the auction date.
Does this measure actual filings?: No. It estimates relative risk to compare markets side-by-side.