Eviction Risk Score
Elevated
#20
of 75 AR counties
2.2 / 10
#20 of 75 counties in Arkansas for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Franklin County, Arkansas Eviction Risk: Very Low
7 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Ozark (2.2) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score2.2/ 10 · Very Low
Cities tracked7municipalities
Census tracts5scored
Population8kLiving in 7 cities
Income spent on rent23.4%avg renter household
Average rent$722/ month
How Franklin County ranks in Arkansas
Cost of living
Very Low
#51
of 51 states (statewide)
86.9 index
Arkansas ranks #51 of 51 states on overall cost of living (13.1% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Housing services cost
Very Low
#49
of 51 states (statewide)
58.2 index
Arkansas ranks #49 of 51 states on housing services (41.8% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Income spent on rent
Low
#47
of 75 AR counties
27.5% of income
#47 of 75 counties in Arkansas on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Franklin County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Ozark | 3,551 | 2.2 | 18.7% | $721 | Rep |
| 002 | Charleston | 2,646 | 2.2 | 24.9% | $764 | Rep |
| 003 | Altus | 827 | 2.0 | 27.5% | $592 | Rep |
| 004 | Branch | 317 | 1.9 | 51.0% | $725 | Rep |
| 005 | Denning | 245 | 1.9 | 25.0% | $742 | Rep |
| 006 | Alix | 20 | 1.3 | 22.6% | $701 | Rep |
| 007 | Wiederkehr Village | 18 | 1.4 | 22.6% | $701 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Franklin County spans 7 cities serving approximately 7,624 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.2/10. The county voted Republican by 61.4 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city. The table above shows exact scores, population, and average rent for every municipality. Click any city for the full sub-score breakdown, including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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/ 10 · Low
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Where eviction risk concentrates in Franklin County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Franklin County
Q1
What is the eviction risk score for Franklin County?
Franklin County has a county-wide landlord eviction risk score of 2.2/10 (Very Low), averaged across 7 cities. Scores range from 1.3 to 2.2 within the county.
Q2
What is the rent-to-income ratio in Franklin County?
Rent-to-income ratio in Franklin County averages 23.4% of household income on gross rent, per ACS 2023 5-year data.
Q3
How many cities are in Franklin County?
7 cities sit in Franklin County, AR, serving approximately 7,624 residents.