Ford County, IL Eviction Risk
14 cities · 12,315 residents · Avg 4.8/10 (Moderate) · Updated4.8Avg score
5.9Highest city
3.6Lowest city
33.7%Rent burden
$860Median rent
R+47.32020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Ford County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberts, IL | 487 | $865 | 47.5% | 5.9 |
| 2 | Sibley, IL | 286 | $1,281 | 41.3% | 5.6 |
| 3 | Buckley, IL | 422 | $838 | 51.0% | 5.4 |
| 4 | Ludlow, IL | 372 | $1,024 | 23.6% | 5.4 |
| 5 | Thawville, IL | 210 | $817 | 33.3% | 5.4 |
| 6 | Strawn, IL | 94 | — | — | 5.1 |
| 7 | Chatsworth, IL | 1,172 | $723 | 28.5% | 5.0 |
| 8 | Paxton, IL | 4,131 | $784 | 25.4% | 4.6 |
| 9 | Melvin, IL | 430 | $681 | 20.3% | 4.5 |
| 10 | Elliott, IL | 258 | $736 | 23.9% | 4.5 |
| 11 | Loda, IL | 279 | — | — | 4.2 |
| 12 | Gibson City, IL | 3,434 | $943 | 37.7% | 3.8 |
| 13 | Foosland, IL | 37 | — | — | 3.8 |
| 14 | Piper City, IL | 703 | $768 | 38.3% | 3.6 |
About Ford County
Ford County spans 14 cities serving approximately 12,315 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 4.8/10. The county voted Republican by 47.3 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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