Eviction Risk Score
Moderate
#56
of 102 IL counties
3.5 / 10
#56 of 102 counties in Illinois for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Marshall County, Illinois Eviction Risk: Low
8 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Henry (4.3) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score3.4/ 10 · Low
Cities tracked8municipalities
Census tracts5scored
Population8kLiving in 8 cities
Income spent on rent26.1%avg renter household
Average rent$806/ month
How Marshall County ranks in Illinois
Cost of living
Elevated
#19
of 51 states (statewide)
100.0 index
Illinois ranks #19 of 51 states on overall cost of living (right at the U.S. avg).
Housing services cost
Elevated
#21
of 51 states (statewide)
93.9 index
Illinois ranks #21 of 51 states on housing services (6.1% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Income spent on rent
Elevated
#30
of 102 IL counties
28.3% of income
#30 of 102 counties in Illinois on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Marshall County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Henry | 2,441 | 3.3 | 19.3% | $681 | Rep |
| 002 | Lacon | 1,916 | 3.7 | 35.0% | $817 | Rep |
| 003 | Toluca | 1,477 | 3.1 | 22.6% | $860 | Rep |
| 004 | Wenona | 999 | 4.3 | 29.3% | $866 | Rep |
| 005 | Hopewell | 604 | 3.1 | 25.4% | $875 | Rep |
| 006 | Varna | 387 | 3.1 | 23.8% | $833 | Rep |
| 007 | Sparland | 295 | 3.1 | 31.9% | $1,063 | Rep |
| 008 | La Rose | 97 | 3.4 | 39.4% | $1,014 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Marshall County spans 8 cities serving approximately 8,216 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.4/10. The county voted Republican by 34.6 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city. The table above shows exact scores, population, and average rent for every municipality. Click any city for the full sub-score breakdown, including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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Fayette County eviction risk
3.5
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 10.4K
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Perry County eviction risk
3.5
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 12.7K
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3.4
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 10.7K
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White County eviction risk
3.2
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 7.9K
Where eviction risk concentrates in Marshall County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Marshall County
Q1
Is Marshall County landlord-friendly?
Yes, Marshall County is in the lower-risk tier at 3.4/10.
Q2
What is the average rent in Marshall County?
Average gross rent in Marshall County runs $806/month across 8 cities, per ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Q3
Which city in Marshall County has the highest eviction risk?
The highest score in Marshall County is 4.3/10. Use the city grid above to identify the specific municipality.