Wilkes County, GA Eviction Risk
3 cities · 4,617 residents · Avg 4.0/10 (Low) · Updated4.0Avg score
4.2Highest city
3.7Lowest city
17.0%Rent burden
$885Median rent
R+13.22020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Wilkes County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tignall, GA | 763 | $928 | 14.5% | 4.2 |
| 2 | Washington, GA | 3,680 | $842 | 19.5% | 4.0 |
| 3 | Rayle, GA | 174 | — | — | 3.7 |
About Wilkes County
Wilkes County spans 3 cities serving approximately 4,617 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 4.0/10. The county voted Republican by 13.2 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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