Pickens County, GA Eviction Risk
3 cities · 6,070 residents · Avg 5.3/10 (Moderate) · Updated5.3Avg score
5.8Highest city
4.4Lowest city
41.3%Rent burden
$1,060Median rent
R+65.72020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Pickens County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jasper, GA | 4,630 | $1,122 | 33.4% | 5.8 |
| 2 | Nelson, GA | 1,166 | $998 | 49.1% | 5.6 |
| 3 | Talking Rock, GA | 274 | — | — | 4.4 |
About Pickens County
Pickens County spans 3 cities serving approximately 6,070 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 5.3/10. The county voted Republican by 65.7 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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