Eviction Risk Score
Elevated
#23
of 67 FL counties
2.8 / 10
#23 of 67 counties in Florida for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Bradford County, Florida Eviction Risk: Low
3 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Starke (3.1) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score2.8/ 10 · Low
Cities tracked3municipalities
Census tracts6scored
Population7kLiving in 3 cities
Income spent on rent34.3%avg renter household
Average rent$822/ month
How Bradford County ranks in Florida
Cost of living
High
#11
of 51 states (statewide)
103.4 index
Florida ranks #11 of 51 states on overall cost of living (3.4% more expensive than the U.S. avg).
Housing services cost
High
#9
of 51 states (statewide)
122.1 index
Florida ranks #9 of 51 states on housing services (22.1% more expensive than the U.S. avg).
Income spent on rent
Very High
#5
of 67 FL counties
40.0% of income
#5 of 67 counties in Florida on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Bradford County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Starke | 5,877 | 2.7 | 31.5% | $840 | Rep |
| 002 | Lawtey | 897 | 3.1 | 51.0% | $723 | Rep |
| 003 | Hampton | 499 | 3.1 | 37.5% | $796 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Bradford County spans 3 cities serving approximately 7,273 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.8/10. The county voted Republican by 52.6 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 Florida
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Hamilton County eviction risk
2.8
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 5.2K
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Madison County eviction risk
2.6
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 5.5K
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Okeechobee County eviction risk
2.7
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 11.6K
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DeSoto County eviction risk
2.9
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 15.3K
Where eviction risk concentrates in Bradford County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Bradford County
Q1
How is the Bradford County eviction risk score computed?
Each of the 3 cities in the county is independently scored on nine sub-factors. The county-wide 2.8/10 average reflects a population-weighted mean of those municipal scores.
Q2
Does Bradford County have rent control?
Rent control is determined by state law and city ordinance. Florida state framework applies. See the Florida eviction laws rent-control guide for details.
Q3
What is the political climate in Bradford County?
Bradford County voted Republican by 52.6 points in 2020.