What is the eviction risk score for Simpson?

The landlord eviction risk score for Simpson, IL is 4.8 out of 10, rated Moderate risk.

Does Simpson have rent control?

The rent-control risk score for Simpson is 3.7 out of 10.

How long does an eviction take in Simpson?

Typical eviction timeline is about 119 days from notice to writ of possession.

Simpson, IL Eviction Risk Score Johnson County · Illinois · Pop. 40

Updated Apr 18, 2026

● Moderate Risk

Simpson, IL sits at 4.8/10 — Moderate risk. , 6.7% renters, ~119-day typical timeline.

4.8 / 10 Moderate

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Score vs. benchmarks

Simpson

4.8

Johnson County

4.4

Illinois avg

4.8

National avg

4.4

34.9%Tenant-law probabilityi

$4,835–13,433Typical eviction costi

119 daysTypical timelinei

$900HUD 2BR FMR '25i

6.7%Rentersi

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Sub-score breakdown

Each component on a 1–10 scale. Ticks mark the 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentiles nationally.

Local political climatei

2.9

Regional political climatei

2.9

State political climate

5.2

Economic stressi

8.5

Supply constrainti

4.7

Rent-control risk

3.7

Eviction process difficulty

5.0

Tenant organizing strengthi

4.7

Housing court bias

3.6

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About eviction risk in Simpson, IL

Simpson, IL has an eviction risk score of 4.8 out of 10, placing it in the moderate-risk tier for landlords operating in Johnson County and the state of Illinois. The score combines local political climate, court disposition patterns, cost-of-eviction estimates, tenant organizing strength, and the likelihood of new tenant-protective legislation in the next legislative cycle.

Economic stress: poverty rate 21.4%, unemployment 9.7%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.

Political climate: In 2020, Johnson County voted Republican by 58.6 points — classified as strongly landlord-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 4.8/10, Simpson is a lower-risk environment. Standard screening, documented notices, and prompt action on non-payment typically resolve quickly. Still follow your state's specific notice and service requirements.

Nearby Cities — Eviction Risk Comparison

City	Distance	Population	Risk score
New Burnside, IL	7.7 mi	162	3.4
Vienna, IL	8 mi	1,873	5.2
Eddyville, IL	9.7 mi	64	3.6
Stonefort, IL	11 mi	422	4.1
Creal Springs, IL	11.4 mi	324	5.2
Buncombe, IL	11.9 mi	329	4.5
Goreville, IL	13.3 mi	1,236	4.2
Belknap, IL	14.1 mi	115	4.8