Eviction Risk Score
Elevated
#22
of 67 FL counties
2.8 / 10
#22 of 67 counties in Florida for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Hamilton County, Florida Eviction Risk: Low
3 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Jasper (2.9) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score2.8/ 10 · Low
Cities tracked3municipalities
Census tracts6scored
Population5kLiving in 3 cities
Income spent on rent34.5%avg renter household
Average rent$752/ month
How Hamilton 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
#4
of 67 FL counties
40.3% of income
#4 of 67 counties in Florida on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Hamilton County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Jasper | 3,072 | 2.9 | 25.2% | $725 | Rep |
| 002 | Jennings | 1,164 | 2.5 | 51.0% | $812 | Rep |
| 003 | White Springs | 919 | 2.8 | 44.7% | $768 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Hamilton County spans 3 cities serving approximately 5,155 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.8/10. The county voted Republican by 31.8 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 Florida
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Bradford County eviction risk
2.8
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 7.3K
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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 Hamilton County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton County
Q1
How does Hamilton County compare to Florida statewide?
Hamilton County averages 2.8/10. Use the Florida overview link in the breadcrumb above for statewide comparison.
Q2
Is 34.5% rent-to-income ratio high for Hamilton County?
34.5% is above the 30% federal threshold.
Q3
Where can I see all cities in Hamilton County?
The city grid above lists every municipality in Hamilton County with its risk score and population.