Effingham County, IL Eviction Risk
10 cities · 19,794 residents · Avg 4.3/10 (Moderate) · Updated4.3Avg score
5.5Highest city
3.5Lowest city
27.9%Rent burden
$734Median rent
R+59.22020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Effingham County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shumway, IL | 260 | $817 | 27.5% | 5.5 |
| 2 | Mason, IL | 467 | $911 | 43.3% | 5.4 |
| 3 | Effingham, IL | 12,342 | $725 | 24.5% | 4.4 |
| 4 | Dieterich, IL | 1,169 | $692 | 24.2% | 4.4 |
| 5 | Edgewood, IL | 351 | $591 | 51.0% | 4.3 |
| 6 | Altamont, IL | 2,282 | $791 | 29.0% | 4.0 |
| 7 | Watson, IL | 620 | $742 | 19.3% | 4.0 |
| 8 | La Clede, IL | 135 | — | — | 3.8 |
| 9 | Teutopolis, IL | 1,729 | $670 | 14.5% | 3.5 |
| 10 | Sigel, IL | 439 | $671 | 17.9% | 3.5 |
About Effingham County
Effingham County spans 10 cities serving approximately 19,794 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 4.3/10. The county voted Republican by 59.2 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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