Fayette County, IL Eviction Risk
9 cities · 9,865 residents · Avg 4.3/10 (Moderate) · Updated4.3Avg score
5.4Highest city
3.6Lowest city
26.7%Rent burden
$767Median rent
R+61.82020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Fayette County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brownstown, IL | 722 | $886 | 31.1% | 5.4 |
| 2 | Vandalia, IL | 5,796 | $778 | 28.9% | 5.0 |
| 3 | Ramsey, IL | 1,094 | $741 | 40.0% | 4.9 |
| 4 | Oconee, IL | 193 | $850 | 32.5% | 4.4 |
| 5 | Vernon, IL | 69 | $625 | 9.0% | 4.1 |
| 6 | Herrick, IL | 333 | $850 | 30.0% | 4.0 |
| 7 | St. Peter, IL | 338 | $650 | 17.5% | 3.7 |
| 8 | St. Elmo, IL | 1,257 | $762 | 24.6% | 3.6 |
| 9 | Bingham, IL | 63 | — | — | 3.6 |
About Fayette County
Fayette County spans 9 cities serving approximately 9,865 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 4.3/10. The county voted Republican by 61.8 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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