Chilton County, Alabama Eviction Risk: Very Low

Chilton County, Alabama eviction laws earns an average eviction-risk score of 2.1/10 (Low), placing it among the more landlord-stable markets in the state. With a rank of 47 out of 67 Alabama counties, 46 counties carry higher risk and only 20 are less risky, putting Chilton solidly in the lower-risk third of the state. For landlords and investors, that translates to a tenant base that is less likely to generate eviction filings, a rent-burden average of just 21.8%, and an average asking rent of $932 that keeps housing costs manageable for most renters.

Across the county's 4 tracked cities, scores span a relatively tight band from 1.9 to 2.2, which means the gap between the most and least stable sub-markets is modest. Chilton County is a small county by population at 15,319 residents, with roughly 32.5% of households renting. That renter share is moderate, and the 12.1% poverty rate is low enough that most tenants carry limited financial stress. In practical terms, operators here tend to experience fewer payment disruptions than in higher-risk Alabama markets.

The cities inside Chilton County

Clanton is the county seat and its largest city at 8,958 residents, and it also carries the highest risk score in the county at 2.5/10. That score is still squarely in Low territory, but landlords investing in Clanton should recognize it sits at the top of the local range. Jemison, with a population of 2,796 and a score of 2.2/10, is the next-largest market and closely tracks the county average.

Maplesville scores 2/10 and Thorsby comes in at 1.9/10, the lowest risk reading in the county. Even within a generally stable county, the spread from Clanton to Thorsby is nearly a full point, which is a meaningful difference in expected tenant stability. Operators choosing between these cities should review the individual city pages for granular detail rather than relying on the county average alone.

State-level laws that apply here

Every landlord in Chilton County operates under the Alabama Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, codified at Ala. Code Section 35-9A. Alabama state law sets a 7-day written notice for non-payment of rent, a 14-day cure-or-quit notice for lease violations, and a 30-day termination notice for end-of-term no-cause situations. An uncontested eviction typically resolves in 30 to 45 days; a contested case can run 60 to 120 days. Understanding the Alabama eviction process from start to finish is essential before your first filing.

On cost, expect a court filing fee of $200 to $300, a sheriff lockout fee of $30 to $150, and attorney fees ranging from $500 to $2,500 depending on case complexity. Alabama imposes no rent control and requires no just cause for non-renewal, advantages for landlords managing turnover. A full breakdown of Alabama eviction costs is available in the statewide guide. Landlords must give 48 hours advance notice before entering an occupied unit under Ala. Code Section 35-9A-204.

With a poverty rate of 12.1% and roughly one in three households renting, Chilton County presents a stable baseline for landlord operations; the city grid above breaks down exactly where within the county risk is lowest and highest.