Lee County, IL Eviction Risk
12 cities · 28,008 residents · Avg 4.8/10 (Moderate) · Updated4.8Avg score
5.5Highest city
3.4Lowest city
25.9%Rent burden
$925Median rent
R+19.62020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Lee County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sublette, IL | 454 | $622 | 33.4% | 5.5 |
| 2 | Ashton, IL | 935 | $898 | 24.5% | 5.4 |
| 3 | Dixon, IL | 14,910 | $912 | 29.3% | 5.3 |
| 4 | Mendota, IL | 6,994 | $773 | 26.6% | 5.3 |
| 5 | Compton, IL | 259 | $1,009 | 21.3% | 5.1 |
| 6 | Amboy, IL | 2,384 | $824 | 33.8% | 4.7 |
| 7 | Franklin Grove, IL | 988 | $800 | 19.8% | 4.7 |
| 8 | La Moille, IL | 750 | $876 | 27.2% | 4.7 |
| 9 | Harmon, IL | 100 | — | — | 4.7 |
| 10 | West Brooklyn, IL | 152 | $1,611 | 17.5% | 4.2 |
| 11 | Lee Center, IL | — | — | — | 4.2 |
| 12 | Nachusa, IL | 82 | — | — | 3.4 |
About Lee County
Lee County spans 12 cities serving approximately 28,008 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 4.8/10. The county voted Republican by 19.6 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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