Eviction Risk Score
Very Low
#96
of 102 IL counties
2.7 / 10
#96 of 102 counties in Illinois for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Edwards County, Illinois Eviction Risk: Low
6 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Albion (2.9) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score2.7/ 10 · Low
Cities tracked6municipalities
Census tracts3scored
Population5kLiving in 6 cities
Income spent on rent28.0%avg renter household
Average rent$753/ month
How Edwards County ranks in Illinois
Cost of living
Elevated
#19
of 51 states (statewide)
100.0 index
Illinois ranks #19 of 51 states on overall cost of living (right at the U.S. avg).
Housing services cost
Elevated
#21
of 51 states (statewide)
93.9 index
Illinois ranks #21 of 51 states on housing services (6.1% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Income spent on rent
High
#21
of 102 IL counties
29.3% of income
#21 of 102 counties in Illinois on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Edwards County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Albion | 2,001 | 2.7 | 33.8% | $837 | Rep |
| 002 | Grayville | 1,590 | 2.9 | 20.4% | $677 | Rep |
| 003 | West Salem | 713 | 2.7 | 25.2% | $811 | Rep |
| 004 | Bone Gap | 220 | 2.5 | 36.0% | $480 | Rep |
| 005 | Browns | 163 | 2.1 | 32.5% | $600 | Rep |
| 006 | Golden Gate | 87 | 2.8 | 28.0% | $754 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Edwards County spans 6 cities serving approximately 4,774 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.7/10. The county voted Republican by 69.6 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city. The table above shows exact scores, population, and average rent for every municipality. Click any city for the full sub-score breakdown, including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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Where eviction risk concentrates in Edwards County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Edwards County
Q1
Why is rent-to-income ratio 28.0% in Edwards County?
Rent-to-income ratio of 28.0% reflects the ratio of average gross rent to average household income across 6 cities in Edwards County.
Q2
What court hears evictions in Edwards County?
Illinois state court hears unlawful detainer or summary process actions in Edwards County. See the Illinois eviction laws eviction-process guide for court name and procedure.
Q3
Does Edwards County have just-cause eviction?
Just-cause eviction is determined by state law. Illinois eviction laws framework applies; see the Illinois eviction laws tenant-protections guide.