County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Piatt County, Illinois Eviction Risk: Low

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

County Risk Score3.2/ 10 · Low

Cities tracked9municipalities

Census tracts4scored

Population12kLiving in 9 cities

Income spent on rent22.1%avg renter household

Average rent$1,148/ month

How Piatt County ranks in Illinois

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

Eviction Risk Score

Low

#70 of 102 IL counties 3.2 / 10

#70 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 Low

#89 of 102 IL counties 23.1% of income

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

Cities in Piatt County

Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first

Map view

	City↕	Population↕	Risk↕	% income on rent↕	Average rent↕	Lean↕
001	Monticello Pop 6,304 · 21.9% income · $1,379 rent · Rep	6,304	3.1	21.9%	$1,379	Rep
002	Bement Pop 1,792 · 18.9% income · $807 rent · Rep	1,792	3.4	18.9%	$807	Rep
003	Cerro Gordo Pop 1,349 · 24.5% income · $846 rent · Rep	1,349	3.5	24.5%	$846	Rep
004	Mansfield Pop 866 · 23.1% income · $1,021 rent · Rep	866	3.3	23.1%	$1,021	Rep
005	De Land Pop 448 · 28.0% income · $644 rent · Rep	448	3.1	28.0%	$644	Rep
006	Bellflower Pop 328 · 16.3% income · $869 rent · Rep	328	2.8	16.3%	$869	Rep
007	Cisco Pop 234 · 31.3% income · $1,146 rent · Rep	234	3.2	31.3%	$1,146	Rep
008	Ivesdale Pop 209 · 22.1% income · $1,149 rent · Rep	209	3.0	22.1%	$1,149	Rep
009	White Heath Pop 163 · 22.1% income · $1,149 rent · Rep	163	2.8	22.1%	$1,149	Rep

County heatmap

Geographic distribution

Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Piatt County spans 9 cities serving approximately 11,693 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.2/10. The county voted Republican by 29.6 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.

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

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Where eviction risk concentrates in Piatt County

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Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Piatt County

What is the eviction risk range in Piatt County?

Scores range from 2.8 to 3.5 across 9 cities in Piatt County. The 3.2 average masks meaningful intra-county variance.

What is the renter share in Piatt County?

18.1% of households in Piatt County are renter-occupied per ACS 2023 5-year estimates.

What is the average rent in Piatt County?

Average gross rent across Piatt County averages $1,148/month.