Eviction Risk Score
Low
#74
of 102 IL counties
3.1 / 10
#74 of 102 counties in Illinois for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Menard County, Illinois Eviction Risk: Low
7 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Petersburg (3.6) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score3.1/ 10 · Low
Cities tracked7municipalities
Census tracts3scored
Population8kLiving in 7 cities
Income spent on rent31.0%avg renter household
Average rent$808/ month
How Menard 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
#44
of 102 IL counties
27.3% of income
#44 of 102 counties in Illinois on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Menard County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Petersburg | 2,341 | 3.1 | 33.5% | $653 | Rep |
| 002 | Athens | 2,102 | 3.1 | 33.6% | $855 | Rep |
| 003 | Lake Petersburg | 928 | 3.0 | 31.2% | $806 | Rep |
| 004 | Greenview | 912 | 3.2 | 32.8% | $717 | Rep |
| 005 | Pleasant Plains | 886 | 3.2 | 24.2% | $1,079 | Rep |
| 006 | Tallula | 494 | 3.6 | 21.7% | $1,028 | Rep |
| 007 | Cantrall | 142 | 3.1 | 13.8% | $850 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Menard County spans 7 cities serving approximately 7,805 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.1/10. The county voted Republican by 39.4 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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Where eviction risk concentrates in Menard County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Menard County
Q1
What is the eviction risk range in Menard County?
Scores range from 3 to 3.6 across 7 cities in Menard County. The 3.1 average masks meaningful intra-county variance.
Q2
What is the renter share in Menard County?
24.5% of households in Menard County are renter-occupied per ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Q3
What is the average rent in Menard County?
Average gross rent across Menard County averages $808/month.