What is the eviction risk score for Epes?

The landlord eviction risk score for Epes, AL is 1.3 out of 10, rated Very Low risk.

Does Epes have rent control?

The rent-control risk score for Epes is 0.6 out of 10.

How long does an eviction take in Epes?

Typical eviction timeline is about 31 days from notice to writ of possession.

Epes, AL Eviction Risk Score Sumter County · Alabama · Population 354

1.3 Very Low

15.8%Tenant-law probability

$1,013–2,826Typical eviction cost

31 daysTypical timeline

6.3%Renters

Sub-score breakdown

Local political climate

7.7

Dem margin +48.5% in 2020

Regional political climate

7.7

Dem margin +48.5% in 2020

State political climate

1.8

Economic stress

6.9

55.1% poverty · 1.9% unemployed

Supply constraint

2.2

6.3% renters

Rent-control risk

0.6

Eviction process difficulty

1.7

Tenant organizing strength

2.2

6.3% renters

Housing court bias

1.1

Sub-scores are national percentile rankings (1 = most landlord-friendly, 10 = most tenant-protective) derived from ACS 2023 5-year data, 2020 county presidential margin, and state law weighting. Source: ACS 2023 5-year + Gazetteer 2024.

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About eviction risk in Epes, AL

Epes, AL has an eviction risk score of 1.3 out of 10, placing it in the very low-risk tier for landlords operating in Sumter County and the state of Alabama. The score combines local political climate, court disposition patterns, cost-of-eviction estimates, tenant organizing strength, and the likelihood of new tenant-protective legislation in the next legislative cycle.

Economic stress: poverty rate 55.1%, unemployment 1.9%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.

Political climate: In 2020, Sumter County voted Democratic by 48.5 points — classified as strongly tenant-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 1.3/10, Epes is a lower-risk environment. Standard screening, documented notices, and prompt action on non-payment typically resolve quickly. Still follow your state's specific notice and service requirements.