What is the eviction risk score for Lawson?

The landlord eviction risk score for Lawson, AR is 1.6 out of 10, rated Very Low risk.

Does Lawson have rent control?

The rent-control risk score for Lawson is 0.5 out of 10.

How long does an eviction take in Lawson?

Typical eviction timeline is about 27 days from notice to writ of possession.

Lawson, AR Eviction Risk Score Union County · Arkansas · Pop. 86

Updated Apr 18, 2026

● Very Low Risk

Lawson, AR sits at 1.6/10 — Very Low risk. , 0.0% renters, ~27-day typical timeline.

1.6 / 10 Very Low

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Score vs. benchmarks

Lawson

1.6

Union County

2.8

Arkansas avg

3.5

National avg

4.4

10.0%Tenant-law probabilityi

$877–2,179Typical eviction costi

27 daysTypical timelinei

0.72%Filing ratei

$903HUD 2BR FMR '25i

0.0%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

4.2

Regional political climatei

4.2

State political climate

1.8

Economic stressi

1.0

Supply constrainti

1.0

Rent-control risk

0.5

Eviction process difficulty

1.5

Tenant organizing strengthi

1.0

Housing court bias

1.4

Eviction filing rate (ground truth)i

1.0

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About eviction risk in Lawson, AR

Lawson, AR has an eviction risk score of 1.6 out of 10, placing it in the very low-risk tier for landlords operating in Union 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 0.0%, unemployment 0.0%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.

Political climate: In 2020, Union County voted Republican by 29.5 points — classified as strongly landlord-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 1.6/10, Lawson 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
Urbana, AR	3.8 mi	147	1.9
Calion, AR	9.4 mi	355	2.6
Strong, AR	10 mi	434	3.7
El Dorado, AR	10.3 mi	17,115	4.0
Norphlet, AR	13 mi	1,003	2.9
Smackover, AR	18 mi	2,419	3.3
Junction City, AR	18.4 mi	564	2.2
Junction City, LA	19 mi	525	2.7