Jefferson County, GA Eviction Risk
7 cities · 6,678 residents · Avg 5.4/10 (Moderate) · Updated5.4Avg score
6.3Highest city
4.2Lowest city
30.0%Rent burden
$694Median rent
D+6.82020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Jefferson County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gough, GA | 139 | $823 | 51.0% | 6.3 |
| 2 | Wrens, GA | 2,187 | $722 | 27.9% | 5.9 |
| 3 | Wadley, GA | 1,706 | $606 | 24.8% | 5.7 |
| 4 | Louisville, GA | 2,132 | $654 | 22.2% | 5.5 |
| 5 | Bartow, GA | 199 | $669 | 24.2% | 5.3 |
| 6 | Vidette, GA | 181 | — | — | 4.8 |
| 7 | Matthews, GA | 134 | — | — | 4.2 |
About Jefferson County
Jefferson County spans 7 cities serving approximately 6,678 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 5.4/10. The county voted Democratic by 6.8 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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