Eviction Risk Score
Very Low
#54
of 64 CO counties
3.2 / 10
#54 of 64 counties in Colorado for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Lincoln County, Colorado Eviction Risk: Low
4 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Limon (3.3) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score3.2/ 10 · Low
Cities tracked4municipalities
Census tracts2scored
Population3kLiving in 4 cities
Income spent on rent21.9%avg renter household
Average rent$855/ month
How Lincoln County ranks in Colorado
Cost of living
High
#13
of 51 states (statewide)
103.1 index
Colorado ranks #13 of 51 states on overall cost of living (3.1% more expensive than the U.S. avg).
Housing services cost
Very High
#5
of 51 states (statewide)
127.4 index
Colorado ranks #5 of 51 states on housing services (27.4% more expensive than the U.S. avg).
Income spent on rent
Very Low
#57
of 64 CO counties
22.9% of income
#57 of 64 counties in Colorado on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Lincoln County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Limon | 1,678 | 3.3 | 23.2% | $872 | Rep |
| 002 | Hugo | 970 | 3.0 | 17.3% | $906 | Rep |
| 003 | Arriba | 307 | 3.3 | 29.1% | $606 | Rep |
| 004 | Genoa | 190 | 3.3 | 21.9% | $856 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Lincoln County spans 4 cities serving approximately 3,145 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.2/10. The county voted Republican by 62.8 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.
Peer counties in Colorado
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Sedgwick County eviction risk
3.2
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 1.8K
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Conejos County eviction risk
3.4
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 3.8K
Peer county
Phillips County eviction risk
3
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 3.5K
Peer county
Rio Blanco County eviction risk
3.1
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 5.0K
Where eviction risk concentrates in Lincoln County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln County
Q1
How does Lincoln County compare to Colorado statewide?
Lincoln County averages 3.2/10. Use the Colorado overview link in the breadcrumb above for statewide comparison.
Q2
Is 21.9% rent-to-income ratio high for Lincoln County?
21.9% is below the 30% federal threshold.
Q3
Where can I see all cities in Lincoln County?
The city grid above lists every municipality in Lincoln County with its risk score and population.