What is the eviction risk score for McDougal?

The landlord eviction risk score for McDougal, AR is 2.2 out of 10, rated Very Low risk.

Does McDougal have rent control?

The rent-control risk score for McDougal is 0.9 out of 10.

How long does an eviction take in McDougal?

Typical eviction timeline is about 26 days from notice to writ of possession.

McDougal, AR Eviction Risk Score Clay County · Arkansas · Pop. 116

Updated Apr 18, 2026

● Very Low Risk

McDougal, AR sits at 2.2/10 — Very Low risk. , 6.1% renters, ~26-day typical timeline.

2.2 / 10 Very Low

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Score vs. benchmarks

McDougal

2.2

Clay County

3.2

Arkansas avg

3.5

National avg

4.4

19.6%Tenant-law probabilityi

$998–2,184Typical eviction costi

26 daysTypical timelinei

$848HUD 2BR FMR '25i

6.1%Rentersi

Location & regional heat

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Sub-score breakdown

Each component on a 1–10 scale. Ticks mark the 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentiles nationally.

Local political climatei

2.8

Regional political climatei

2.8

State political climate

1.8

Economic stressi

5.5

Supply constrainti

1.0

Rent-control risk

0.9

Eviction process difficulty

1.3

Tenant organizing strengthi

1.0

Housing court bias

1.1

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About eviction risk in McDougal, AR

McDougal, AR has an eviction risk score of 2.2 out of 10, placing it in the very low-risk tier for landlords operating in Clay County and the state of Arkansas. 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 5.7%, unemployment 6.5%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.

Political climate: In 2020, Clay County voted Republican by 60.3 points — classified as strongly landlord-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 2.2/10, McDougal 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.

Nearby Cities — Eviction Risk Comparison

City	Distance	Population	Risk score
Pollard, AR	6.9 mi	143	3.5
Neelyville, MO	10.7 mi	358	5.9
Corning, AR	10.8 mi	3,134	3.9
Piggott, AR	11.2 mi	3,555	3.8
Greenway, AR	11.5 mi	261	2.9
Rector, AR	13.1 mi	1,750	4.2
Qulin, MO	13.6 mi	570	5.6
St. Francis, AR	13.9 mi	177	2.2