Burke County, GA Eviction Risk
3 cities · 6,693 residents · Avg 5.4/10 (Moderate) · Updated5.4Avg score
6.6Highest city
4.4Lowest city
26.1%Rent burden
$702Median rent
R+1.82020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Burke County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waynesboro, GA | 5,644 | $746 | 28.8% | 6.6 |
| 2 | Sardis, GA | 912 | $659 | 23.4% | 5.1 |
| 3 | Girard, GA | 137 | — | — | 4.4 |
About Burke County
Burke County spans 3 cities serving approximately 6,693 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 5.4/10. The county voted Republican by 1.8 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city within the county. Use the grid above to see exact scores, median gross rent, and rent burden for every municipality. Click any city for full sub-score breakdown including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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