Estimated values: The U.S. Census suppresses field-level data for small places. Estimated from constituent census tracts, pop-weighted from real underlying ACS data.
Tenant beats landlord
19.0%
/ 100 outcomes
In court-decided eviction outcomes for Adona, AR, tenants prevail in roughly 19.0% 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
26d
filing → judgment
From the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in Adona, AR until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 26 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent and higher carry costs for landlords.
Cost range
$0.8–2.2k
legal + lost rent
A typical eviction in Adona, AR costs landlords $786 to $2,208 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent during the calendar between filing and possession.
Average rent
$625
5% stretched on rent
Average gross rent in Adona, AR is $625 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey (5-year 2023). 5% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent, the federal cost-burden threshold.
Renters
24.2%
of households
24.2% of occupied housing units in Adona, 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
22.5%
5.5% unemp.
22.5% of Adona, AR residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 5.5%. 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 +57.5% (2024)
3.1
Regional political climate
County-weighted neighbor mix
3.1
State political climate
Arkansas legislature & governorship
1.8
Economic stress
22.5% poverty · 5.5% unemp.
4.7
Supply constraint
$625 average · 24.2% renters
5.4
Rent Control risk
5.3% of income on rent
1.3
Eviction process difficulty
26 days filing → judgment
1.8
Tenant organizing strength
24.2% renters
9.0
Housing court bias
County bench composition
4.8
Geographic context
Risk heat across Adona and the region
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How Adona compares
Risk score vs. peers, county, state, and the U.S.
Rank in Perry County
Moderate
#4of 6 cities
#4 of 6 cities in Perry County for landlord eviction risk.
Rank in Arkansas
Low
#431of 621 cities
#431 of 621 cities in Arkansas for landlord eviction risk.
vs. county · state · U.S.
Score story
Six-stop tour of the risk profile
2.1
/ 10 · VERY LOW
The verdict
A Very low-tier market.
Composite 2.1/10. 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
26d
Typical timeline
The money
What renting (and evicting) looks like.
Rent published at $625/mo. A contested eviction takes 26 days and costs $786–$2,208 per case.
50-yr trendCalendar drag rising since '15
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Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
24.2%
Renters
The renters
Who you'll be renting to.
Out of 62 residents, 24.2% rent. 5% are spending 30%+ income on rent, 22.5% below the poverty line.
50-yr trendRenter share rising
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ACS 1970-present · once the migration overlay is in.
3.1
Local + regional
The politics
Light-statute interior market.
Local & regional political climate score 3.1 and 3.1 (GOP margin +57.5% (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 1.8, housing court bias 4.8, rent-control risk 1.3. Standard process speed for the state.
50-yr trendProcess difficulty +-3.2 since '00
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Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
4.7
Economic stress
The stress
Economic pressure is the background risk.
Economic stress: 4.7. Supply constraint: 5.4. The numbers behind those: 22.5% poverty, 5.5% unemployment, 5% 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
Adona sits in the quick & cheap quadrant
Bubble size = population · color = risk score
Adona · 26d · ~$1.5k all-in ($58/day) · score 2.1National average: 58d · $4.6k all-inHover any bubble for stats · click to openColor: 0–4 4–7 7–10
Landlording in Adona, Arkansas, presents a manageable operating environment for documented landlords. The Eviction Risk Score is 2.1/10 (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.
Adona is a city of 62 residents where 24.2% of occupied units are renter-occupied, and the typical renter spends 5.3% of income on rent. At an average rent of $625/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 Adona eviction process actually works
Eviction process difficulty here reads 1.8/10, 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 Adona closes 26 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 Adona's timeline is usually the calendar, not the motion practice. Housing court bias scores 4.8/10 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 Adona runs $786 to $2,208 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 26 days of typical timeline and $625/month in lost rent, that crossover happens fast here.
03Operations
Security deposits, screening, and lease terms
Tenant organizing strength scores 9/10 in Adona, and the city has limited rent control exposure (1.3/10). 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 Adona: 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 $2,208 all-in fight is the realistic worst case.
04bPractical traps
Local traps to avoid in Adona
Trap · ARK. CODE 18-16-101
At 2.6/10, standard documentation typically resolves cases quickly under Ark. Code 18-16-101.
05FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q1
What if my tenant claims they're waiting for government assistance?
While compassionate, you are not legally required to delay an eviction due to pending assistance in Arkansas. Continue with your 3-day notice and court filing. If they get assistance and pay within the 3 days, great. If not, the process continues. You can always pause the eviction if they pay in full at any point, but don't stop the legal process unless payment is confirmed.
Q2
Can I just change the locks if they don't pay after the 3-day notice?
Absolutely not. That's an illegal self-help eviction. Even if they haven't paid, you must go through the court process to get a writ of possession and have the sheriff perform the lockout. Any attempt to force them out yourself can result in you owing the tenant damages.
Q3
Do I need a lawyer for an eviction in Adona?
For a straightforward non-payment eviction, many landlords in Arkansas handle the initial notices and court filings themselves. However, if the tenant hires a lawyer, contests the eviction, or you feel uncomfortable with the legal process, hiring an attorney is highly recommended. It's an investment to protect your property and ensure you follow all procedures correctly.
Q4
What's the biggest mistake landlords make in Adona?
The biggest mistake is delaying action. Every day you wait to issue a notice or file in court is another day of lost rent. The 2.6/10 risk score for Adona is partly due to the efficient process, but you have to initiate it promptly. Another common mistake is not serving notices correctly, which can lead to delays or dismissal of your case.
Q5
Is Adona's low eviction risk score stable?
While the overall score of 2.1.6/10 is low, it's important to look at the sub-scores. Tenant organizing strength is 9/10, which is high, suggesting potential for future tenant advocacy or policy changes, even in a small town. Economic stress is 4.7/10, moderate. These factors indicate that while current laws are landlord-friendly, future changes are always possible. Stay informed about Arkansas tenant protections and local developments.
A 2.1/10 places Adona in the 31st 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 Adona (2.1/10)
Same risk band nationally · click any city for its full breakdown.
