Eviction Risk Score
Elevated
#30
of 67 FL counties
2.6 / 10
#30 of 67 counties in Florida for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Madison County, Florida Eviction Risk: Low
3 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Madison (2.9) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score2.6/ 10 · Low
Cities tracked3municipalities
Census tracts5scored
Population5kLiving in 3 cities
Income spent on rent40.5%avg renter household
Average rent$807/ month
How Madison 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
#1
of 67 FL counties
44.0% of income
#1 of 67 counties in Florida on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Madison County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Madison | 2,967 | 2.9 | 34.0% | $887 | Rep |
| 002 | Greenville | 1,650 | 2.1 | 46.9% | $682 | Rep |
| 003 | Lee | 835 | 2.7 | 51.0% | $773 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Madison County spans 3 cities serving approximately 5,452 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.6/10. The county voted Republican by 19.5 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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Bradford County eviction risk
2.8
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 7.3K
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Okeechobee County eviction risk
2.7
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 11.6K
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Taylor County eviction risk
2.4
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 7.8K
Where eviction risk concentrates in Madison County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Madison County
Q1
What is the eviction risk range in Madison County?
Scores range from 2.1 to 2.9 across 3 cities in Madison County. The 2.6 average masks meaningful intra-county variance.
Q2
What is the renter share in Madison County?
44.9% of households in Madison County are renter-occupied per ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Q3
What is the average rent in Madison County?
Average gross rent across Madison County averages $807/month.