Boone County, IL Eviction Risk
12 cities · 42,380 residents · Avg 4.7/10 (Moderate) · Updated4.7Avg score
5.6Highest city
4.0Lowest city
29.1%Rent burden
$1,224Median rent
R+13.42020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Boone County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belvidere, IL | 24,752 | $991 | 27.7% | 5.6 |
| 2 | Candlewick Lake, IL | 5,448 | $1,520 | 51.0% | 5.4 |
| 3 | Capron, IL | 1,311 | $900 | 24.4% | 5.4 |
| 4 | Cherry Valley, IL | 3,749 | $1,024 | 31.9% | 5.0 |
| 5 | Caledonia, IL | 226 | $1,711 | 22.1% | 4.8 |
| 6 | Poplar Grove, IL | 3,923 | $1,395 | 23.8% | 4.4 |
| 7 | Lawrence, IL | 358 | — | — | 4.4 |
| 8 | Timberlane, IL | 1,278 | — | — | 4.3 |
| 9 | Monroe Center, IL | 369 | $1,027 | 22.5% | 4.3 |
| 10 | Garden Prairie, IL | 403 | — | — | 4.2 |
| 11 | Chemung, IL | 239 | — | — | 4.2 |
| 12 | Argyle, IL | 324 | — | — | 4.0 |
About Boone County
Boone County spans 12 cities serving approximately 42,380 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 4.7/10. The county voted Republican by 13.4 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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