Macon County, IL Eviction Risk
15 cities · 89,917 residents · Avg 4.5/10 (Moderate) · Updated4.5Avg score
5.8Highest city
3.4Lowest city
24.7%Rent burden
$903Median rent
R+17.72020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Macon County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Decatur, IL | 69,815 | $845 | 26.5% | 5.8 |
| 2 | Niantic, IL | 671 | $1,066 | 51.0% | 5.7 |
| 3 | Warrensburg, IL | 921 | $775 | 27.8% | 4.9 |
| 4 | Boody, IL | 301 | — | — | 4.9 |
| 5 | Forsyth, IL | 3,502 | $1,222 | 24.9% | 4.8 |
| 6 | Macon, IL | 1,047 | $918 | 28.3% | 4.8 |
| 7 | Argenta, IL | 879 | $1,286 | 21.4% | 4.6 |
| 8 | Moweaqua, IL | 1,915 | $896 | 22.0% | 4.5 |
| 9 | Oreana, IL | 1,037 | $907 | 23.6% | 4.5 |
| 10 | Harristown, IL | 1,550 | $825 | 26.0% | 4.4 |
| 11 | Latham, IL | 297 | $750 | 17.2% | 4.2 |
| 12 | Mount Zion, IL | 5,660 | $744 | 21.8% | 4.0 |
| 13 | Long Creek, IL | 1,392 | $850 | 14.1% | 3.9 |
| 14 | Illiopolis, IL | 890 | $663 | 16.8% | 3.8 |
| 15 | Elwin, IL | 40 | — | — | 3.4 |
About Macon County
Macon County spans 15 cities serving approximately 89,917 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 4.5/10. The county voted Republican by 17.7 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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