In court-decided eviction outcomes for Caddo Valley, AR, tenants prevail in roughly 18.0% of contested cases. A higher number means landlords face stronger tenant defenses, longer calendars, and more required documentation, and landlord-friendliness drops as this rises.
Timeline
27d
filing → judgment
From the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in Caddo Valley, AR until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 27 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent and higher carry costs for landlords.
Cost range
$0.8–2.6k
legal + lost rent
A typical eviction in Caddo Valley, AR costs landlords $789 to $2,621 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent during the calendar between filing and possession.
Average rent
$760
30% stretched on rent
Average gross rent in Caddo Valley, AR is $760 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey (5-year 2023). 30% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent, the federal cost-burden threshold.
Renters
32.0%
of households
32.0% of occupied housing units in Caddo Valley, AR are renter-occupied (vs owner-occupied). A higher renter share usually correlates with more eviction filings, more turnover, and a more active rental market.
Poverty
29.4%
1.1% unemp.
29.4% of Caddo Valley, AR residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 1.1%. Both feed into the economic-stress sub-score in our Eviction Risk Score model because rent payment problems track poverty + joblessness more reliably than any other single signal.
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Nine-axis profile
9-axis profile · today
Shape of the risk surface
1 landlord · 10 tenant
Sub-scores · with sparkline
Where the score comes from
1 → 10 scale
Local political climate
GOP margin +20.5% (2024)
4.9
Regional political climate
County-weighted neighbor mix
4.9
State political climate
Arkansas legislature & governorship
1.8
Economic stress
29.4% poverty · 1.1% unemp.
6.2
Supply constraint
$760 average · 32.0% renters
4.9
Rent Control risk
30.3% of income on rent
7.0
Eviction process difficulty
27 days filing → judgment
2.1
Tenant organizing strength
32.0% renters
7.1
Housing court bias
County bench composition
8.0
Geographic context
Risk heat across Caddo Valley and the region
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How Caddo Valley compares
Risk score vs. peers, county, state, and the U.S.
Rank in Clark County
Low
#8of 10 cities
#8 of 10 cities in Clark County for landlord eviction risk.
Rank in Arkansas
Moderate
#367of 621 cities
#367 of 621 cities in Arkansas for landlord eviction risk.
vs. county · state · U.S.
Score story
Six-stop tour of the risk profile
2.2
/ 10 · VERY LOW
The verdict
A Very low-tier market.
Composite 2.2/10. Mid-range market; standard documentation usually wins. The 50-year curve shows a slow, steady climb.
50-yr trend-2.0 over 50 yr
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Steady ratchet · no large swings
27d
Typical timeline
The money
What renting (and evicting) looks like.
Rent published at $760/mo. A contested eviction takes 27 days and costs $789–$2,621 per case.
50-yr trendCalendar drag rising since '15
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Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
32.0%
Renters
The renters
Who you'll be renting to.
Out of 775 residents, 32.0% rent. 30% are spending 30%+ income on rent, 29.4% below the poverty line.
50-yr trendRenter share rising
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ACS 1970-present · once the migration overlay is in.
4.9
Local + regional
The politics
Mid-range climate. Not a coastal market.
Local & regional political climate score 4.9 and 4.9 (GOP margin +20.5% (2024)). State climate at 1.8, a mid-range statehouse.
50-yr trendTracks county vote margin
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Built on 50-yr presidential margins back to 1976.
1.8
State politics
The process
Moderate calendar, moderate friction.
State political climate 1.8/10 sets the legislative ceiling for landlord remedies, and it shows up in the process. Eviction process difficulty reads 2.1, housing court bias 8, rent-control risk 7. Standard process speed for the state.
50-yr trendProcess difficulty +-2.9 since '00
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Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
6.2
Economic stress
The stress
Economic pressure is the background risk.
Economic stress: 6.2. Supply constraint: 4.9. The numbers behind those: 29.4% poverty, 1.1% unemployment, 30% of income on rent.
50-yr trendTwo visible dips · '08 + COVID
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Mirrors BLS unemployment series.
US eviction landscape · timeline × all-in cost
Caddo Valley sits in the quick & cheap quadrant
Bubble size = population · color = risk score
Caddo Valley · 27d · ~$1.7k all-in ($63/day) · score 2.2National average: 58d · $4.6k all-inHover any bubble for stats · click to openColor: 0–4 4–7 7–10
Landlording in Caddo Valley, Arkansas, presents a manageable operating environment for documented landlords. The Eviction Risk Score is 2.2/10 (VERY LOW tier), drawn from the nine sub-axes shown above, covering rent-control exposure, eviction-process difficulty, housing-court bias, tenant-organizing strength, supply constraint, economic stress, and local, regional, and state political climate. This is not a quick-fix market: it's a Mid-tier market where lease drafting, screening discipline, and well-documented notices materially change outcomes.
Caddo Valley is a city of 775 residents where 32.0% of occupied units are renter-occupied, and the typical renter spends 30.3% of income on rent. At an average rent of $760/month, the typical renter household here spends more than the federal 30% threshold on housing, a leading indicator of payment volatility and a precondition for the kinds of tenant defenses that show up most often in housing court.
01Process
How Caddo Valley eviction process actually works
Eviction process difficulty here reads 2.1/10, a number that combines statutory complexity (notice categories, just-cause rules, mandatory pre-filing disclosures) with operational realities (court calendar length and clerk responsiveness). The typical contested filing in Caddo Valley closes 27 days after the initial notice. For non-payment of rent the first step is a properly-formatted, properly-served pay-or-quit notice; for material lease breaches it's a cure-or-quit; for tenancies under just-cause protection an at-fault grounds notice (or a no-fault notice with statutory relocation assistance) is required.
The slow part of Caddo Valley's timeline is usually the calendar, not the motion practice. Housing court bias scores 8/10 here, meaning judges read borderline procedural defects in the tenant's favor more often than the national norm. The practical implication: every notice and every proof of service needs to be airtight before it gets filed.
02Cost
What it costs (and how long it takes)
An all-in eviction in Caddo Valley runs $789 to $2,621 per case once you account for filing fees, attorney time, lost rent during pendency, sheriff lockout, and unit turnover. That range is wide because the upper bound assumes a tenant answer plus motion practice, common when housing court bias is high. The lower bound assumes a default judgment after proper service.
For landlords running the numbers on holding costs vs. cash-for-keys: if your projected timeline times your monthly rent already exceeds the high-end cost number, cash-for-keys at 1–2 months' rent is typically the economically rational choice. With 27 days of typical timeline and $760/month in lost rent, that crossover happens fast here.
03Operations
Security deposits, screening, and lease terms
Tenant organizing strength scores 7.1/10 in Caddo Valley, and the city carries meaningful rent control exposure (7/10). Operations practice that survives audit in this environment looks like:
Screening discipline. Document income (verified at 2.5 to 3x rent), credit (with a clear minimum), and prior-tenancy reference checks, but do not screen on protected categories or source-of-income where banned. Keep a written, consistent screening criteria document for every applicant.
Lease specificity. Use a state-specific lease that names every term clearly: rent due date, late fees within statutory caps, deposit handling, smoke and CO disclosure, lead paint disclosure (pre-1978 stock), and a clean attorney's-fees clause.
Security deposit handling. Itemize deductions within the statutory window. Photograph move-in/move-out condition. In Arkansas, deposit cap and refund window are statute, so exceed them at your own risk.
Mid-tenancy documentation. Keep date-stamped records of every rent receipt, every habitability request, every notice served. The day you need them in court is too late to start.
04Strategy
What an everyday landlord should actually do here
If you own one to four units in Caddo Valley: hire a property manager who knows the local court. The pricing differential between self-managing and hiring out is small relative to the cost of one botched eviction in a VERY LOW tier market. If you own five or more: build relationships with a local landlord-side attorney before you need one, since retainer fees are negligible compared to emergency-rate billing when an eviction is already moving.
The avoidable mistakes here are all upstream of the filing: weak screening, an informal lease, sloppy rent receipts, and notice templates pulled off the internet that don't match Arkansas's statutory language. Fix those four, and most cases settle or default. Skip them, and a $2,621 all-in fight is the realistic worst case.
04bPractical traps
Local traps to avoid in Caddo Valley
Trap · PRACTICAL TRAP
Compare Caddo Valley to neighboring cities in Clark County via the grid below. The 4.8/10 score is computed from nine sub-factors plus a state-law multiplier under Ark. Code 18-16-101. Clark County 2020 presidential margin: R+14.0. Cross-reference the state overview link in the guides section for Arkansas statutory detail.
05FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q1
What's the biggest risk for landlords in Caddo Valley?
The biggest risk here isn't necessarily a difficult eviction process (sub-score 2.1/10) but rather the housing-court-bias sub-score of 8/10 and tenant-organizing-strength at 7.1/10. This means judges might lean towards tenants, and organized tenant groups could make things harder. Stick to the law, dot your i's and cross your t's.
Q2
Can I charge whatever I want for a security deposit?
While Arkansas has no statutory cap, charging an excessively high security deposit might deter good tenants. Aim for one to two months' rent. Always provide an itemized list of deductions if you withhold any portion within the 60-day return deadline.
Q3
How long does it really take to evict someone for not paying rent?
The typical timeline in Caddo Valley is 27 days. This is an average. It can be shorter if the tenant moves out quickly after notice, or longer if they contest the eviction in court. Prompt action on your part helps keep it closer to the average.
Q4
Do I need a lawyer for every eviction?
Not legally required, but highly recommended, especially if you're new to it or the tenant is uncooperative. A lawyer ensures you follow all procedures correctly, avoiding costly mistakes and delays. Given the housing-court-bias sub-score, having legal representation is a smart move.
Q5
Are there any rent control laws in Caddo Valley or Arkansas?
No, there are no statewide rent control laws in Arkansas, and Caddo Valley does not have any local ordinances either. The rent-control-risk sub-score for Arkansas is 7/10, indicating a moderate risk of future rent control legislation, but currently, you have flexibility on rent increases.
Q6
What if my tenant just disappears? Do I still have to evict them?
If a tenant abandons the property and leaves their belongings, you still have to follow specific procedures. You can't just change the locks. Consult your lease and state law (Ark. Code § 18-17). Often, it involves sending notices to their last known address and storing their property for a set period before disposing of it. An attorney can advise on proper abandonment procedures to avoid liability.
A 2.2/10 places Caddo Valley in the 43rd percentile of Arkansas cities on the Eviction Risk Score index. The score is the average of the nine sub-axes, all calibrated on a national 1 to 10 scale where 1 is most landlord-friendly and 10 is most tenant-protective. The 50-year reconstruction shows this score has climbed steadily since 1976, a structural drift driven by court-calendar growth, rent-control adoption, and the rise of tenant-side legal aid. The trajectory matters more than the snapshot: the score is the climate, not the weather.
Cities with similar eviction risk to Caddo Valley (2.2/10)
Same risk band nationally · click any city for its full breakdown.
