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Sedgwick County, Colorado eviction risk overview
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Sedgwick County, Colorado Eviction Risk: Low

3 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Julesburg (3.4) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.

County Risk Score3.2/ 10 · Low
Cities tracked3municipalities
Census tracts1scored
Population2kLiving in 3 cities
Income spent on rent30.6%avg renter household
Average rent$801/ month

How Sedgwick County ranks in Colorado

Lower number means more extreme, where #1 is the most
Eviction Risk Score
Very Low
#55 of 64 CO counties 3.2 / 10
Eviction Risk Score, 14th percentileBottomTop
#55 of 64 counties in Colorado for landlord eviction risk.
Cost of living
High
#13 of 51 states (statewide) 103.1 index
Cost of living, 76th percentileBottomTop
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
Housing services cost, 92nd percentileBottomTop
Colorado ranks #5 of 51 states on housing services (27.4% more expensive than the U.S. avg).
Income spent on rent
Very Low
#55 of 64 CO counties 24.5% of income
Income spent on rent, 14th percentileBottomTop
#55 of 64 counties in Colorado on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Sedgwick County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
Map view
CityPopulationRisk% income on rentAverage rentLean
001 Julesburg Pop 1,181 · 34.5% income · $760 rent · Rep 1,181 3.1 34.5% $760 Rep
002 Ovid Pop 468 · 30.0% income · $906 rent · Rep 468 3.4 30.0% $906 Rep
003 Sedgwick Pop 198 · 9.0% income · $801 rent · Rep 198 3.2 9.0% $801 Rep

County heatmap

Geographic distribution
Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Sedgwick County spans 3 cities serving approximately 1,847 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.2/10. The county voted Republican by 56.7 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

Same state, closest by population and Eviction Risk Score
Peer county
Lincoln County eviction risk
3.2
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 3.1K
Peer county
Baca County eviction risk
2.8
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 2.3K
Peer county
Phillips County eviction risk
3
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 3.5K
Peer county
Saguache County eviction risk
3.5
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 2.8K

Where eviction risk concentrates in Sedgwick County

Top cities + top neighborhoods · click any card for the full breakdown

Top cities by population

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Sedgwick County

Q1

How does Sedgwick County compare to Colorado statewide?

Sedgwick County averages 3.2/10. Use the Colorado overview link in the breadcrumb above for statewide comparison.

Q2

Is 30.6% rent-to-income ratio high for Sedgwick County?

30.6% is above the 30% federal threshold.

Q3

Where can I see all cities in Sedgwick County?

The city grid above lists every municipality in Sedgwick County with its risk score and population.