County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Mason County, Illinois Eviction Risk: Low

13 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Havana (3.5) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.

County Risk Score3.3/ 10 · Low

Cities tracked13municipalities

Census tracts6scored

Population9kLiving in 13 cities

Income spent on rent40.2%avg renter household

Average rent$720/ month

How Mason County ranks in Illinois

Lower number means more extreme, where #1 is the most

Eviction Risk Score

Low

#66 of 102 IL counties 3.3 / 10

#66 of 102 counties in Illinois for landlord eviction risk.

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

Very High

#1 of 102 IL counties 34.8% of income

#1 of 102 counties in Illinois on % of income spent on rent.

Cities in Mason County

Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first

Map view

	City↕	Population↕	Risk↕	% income on rent↕	Average rent↕	Lean↕
001	Havana Pop 2,989 · 51.0% income · $625 rent · Rep	2,989	3.3	51.0%	$625	Rep
002	Mason City Pop 2,159 · 44.4% income · $767 rent · Rep	2,159	3.3	44.4%	$767	Rep
003	Manito Pop 1,692 · 24.8% income · $741 rent · Rep	1,692	3.2	24.8%	$741	Rep
004	San Jose Pop 557 · 38.8% income · $721 rent · Rep	557	2.9	38.8%	$721	Rep
005	Easton Pop 285 · 47.0% income · $759 rent · Rep	285	3.2	47.0%	$759	Rep
006	Kilbourne Pop 268 · 17.1% income · $775 rent · Rep	268	3.5	17.1%	$775	Rep
007	Bath Pop 224 · 20.4% income · $835 rent · Rep	224	3.2	20.4%	$835	Rep
008	Forest City Pop 223 · 12.9% income · $937 rent · Rep	223	3.1	12.9%	$937	Rep
009	Oakford Pop 191 · 46.7% income · $838 rent · Rep	191	3.2	46.7%	$838	Rep
010	Banner Pop 157 · 35.0% income · $775 rent · Rep	157	3.3	35.0%	$775	Rep
011	Goofy Ridge Pop 125 · 36.8% income · $924 rent · Rep	125	3.5	36.8%	$924	Rep
012	Liverpool Pop 70 · 38.9% income · $701 rent · Rep	70	3.4	38.9%	$701	Rep
013	Topeka Pop 47 · 38.9% income · $701 rent · Rep	47	3.5	38.9%	$701	Rep

County heatmap

Geographic distribution

Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Mason County spans 13 cities serving approximately 8,987 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.3/10. The county voted Republican by 39.5 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.

Reviewed by NextGen Properties Research Team · Last updated June 2, 2026

Peer counties in Illinois

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Where eviction risk concentrates in Mason County

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Top cities by population

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Mason County

How does Mason County compare to Illinois statewide?

Mason County averages 3.3/10. Use the Illinois overview link in the breadcrumb above for statewide comparison.

Is 40.2% rent-to-income ratio high for Mason County?

Yes, 40.2% is severe and well above the 30% federal threshold.

Where can I see all cities in Mason County?

The city grid above lists every municipality in Mason County with its risk score and population.