Marion County, IL Eviction Risk
14 cities · 26,553 residents · Avg 4.7/10 (Moderate) · Updated4.7Avg score
5.7Highest city
3.9Lowest city
31.0%Rent burden
$735Median rent
R+46.62020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Marion County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Centralia, IL | 11,856 | $765 | 29.0% | 5.7 |
| 2 | Kinmundy, IL | 803 | $696 | 36.3% | 5.7 |
| 3 | Farina, IL | 570 | $777 | 32.8% | 5.2 |
| 4 | Wamac, IL | 804 | $787 | 24.2% | 5.1 |
| 5 | Patoka, IL | 498 | $831 | 41.0% | 5.0 |
| 6 | Salem, IL | 7,236 | $774 | 26.6% | 4.9 |
| 7 | Sandoval, IL | 1,004 | $682 | 35.4% | 4.9 |
| 8 | Walnut Hill, IL | 127 | — | — | 4.7 |
| 9 | Alma, IL | 285 | $534 | 20.0% | 4.6 |
| 10 | Odin, IL | 972 | $682 | 19.7% | 4.1 |
| 11 | Iuka, IL | 534 | $581 | 28.8% | 4.1 |
| 12 | Central City, IL | 1,081 | $840 | 37.5% | 4.0 |
| 13 | Kell, IL | 145 | — | — | 4.0 |
| 14 | Junction City, IL | 638 | $878 | 40.8% | 3.9 |
About Marion County
Marion County spans 14 cities serving approximately 26,553 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 4.7/10. The county voted Republican by 46.6 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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