Hancock County, IL Eviction Risk
15 cities · 10,722 residents · Avg 4.4/10 (Moderate) · Updated4.4Avg score
5.7Highest city
3.2Lowest city
27.9%Rent burden
$761Median rent
R+48.92020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Hancock County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nauvoo, IL | 931 | $775 | 38.1% | 5.7 |
| 2 | Plymouth, IL | 456 | $817 | 35.0% | 5.7 |
| 3 | Hamilton, IL | 2,714 | $941 | 32.1% | 5.1 |
| 4 | Elvaston, IL | 163 | — | 33.8% | 5.1 |
| 5 | Augusta, IL | 669 | $592 | 22.2% | 4.6 |
| 6 | Ferris, IL | 105 | — | — | 4.5 |
| 7 | Basco, IL | 59 | — | — | 4.5 |
| 8 | Warsaw, IL | 1,518 | $838 | 28.4% | 4.4 |
| 9 | Niota, IL | 39 | — | — | 4.4 |
| 10 | Carthage, IL | 2,291 | $680 | 19.0% | 3.9 |
| 11 | Pontoosuc, IL | 108 | — | — | 3.9 |
| 12 | West Point, IL | 201 | — | — | 3.8 |
| 13 | Dallas City, IL | 894 | $866 | 28.2% | 3.7 |
| 14 | Bowen, IL | 552 | $579 | 14.7% | 3.6 |
| 15 | Bentley, IL | 22 | — | — | 3.2 |
About Hancock County
Hancock County spans 15 cities serving approximately 10,722 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 4.4/10. The county voted Republican by 48.9 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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