Special Interest
Housing in Phillips County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Phillips County averages $536/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Montana median of $1,081 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 21% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Phillips County FMR Area are $734 for a studio, $893 for 1‑bedroom, $979 for 2‑bedroom, $1,362 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,583 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $443 increase for a 2-bedroom in Phillips County shows a 83% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Phillips County was 3.4% in 2024, compared to Montana at 3.0% and the national rate of 4.0%.
