County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Pike County, Illinois Eviction Risk: Low

12 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Pittsfield (3) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.

County Risk Score2.7/ 10 · Low

Cities tracked12municipalities

Census tracts5scored

Population9kLiving in 12 cities

Income spent on rent26.2%avg renter household

Average rent$666/ month

How Pike County ranks in Illinois

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

Eviction Risk Score

Very Low

#99 of 102 IL counties 2.7 / 10

#99 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

High

#26 of 102 IL counties 28.8% of income

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

Cities in Pike County

Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first

Map view

	City↕	Population↕	Risk↕	% income on rent↕	Average rent↕	Lean↕
001	Pittsfield Pop 4,420 · 24.1% income · $705 rent · Rep	4,420	2.6	24.1%	$705	Rep
002	Barry Pop 1,512 · 21.3% income · $644 rent · Rep	1,512	2.7	21.3%	$644	Rep
003	Griggsville Pop 1,310 · 31.9% income · $541 rent · Rep	1,310	3.0	31.9%	$541	Rep
004	Pleasant Hill Pop 970 · 33.7% income · $638 rent · Rep	970	2.9	33.7%	$638	Rep
005	Nebo Pop 266 · 16.7% income · $950 rent · Rep	266	2.4	16.7%	$950	Rep
006	Kinderhook Pop 249 · 29.5% income · $656 rent · Rep	249	2.9	29.5%	$656	Rep
007	New Canton Pop 230 · 30.3% income · $688 rent · Rep	230	2.9	30.3%	$688	Rep
008	El Dara Pop 118 · 26.5% income · $658 rent · Rep	118	2.8	26.5%	$658	Rep
009	Baylis Pop 102 · 27.5% income · $381 rent · Rep	102	2.7	27.5%	$381	Rep
010	New Salem Pop 93 · 51.0% income · $732 rent · Rep	93	3.0	51.0%	$732	Rep
011	Rockport Pop 67 · 26.5% income · $658 rent · Rep	67	2.6	26.5%	$658	Rep
012	Beverly Pop 29 · 26.5% income · $658 rent · Rep	29	2.6	26.5%	$658	Rep

County heatmap

Geographic distribution

Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Pike County spans 12 cities serving approximately 9,366 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.7/10. The county voted Republican by 60.9 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

Same state, closest by population and Eviction Risk Score

Where eviction risk concentrates in Pike County

Top cities + top neighborhoods · click any card for the full breakdown

Top cities by population

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Pike County

How many renters live in Pike County?

Renter share is 27.1%, so approximately 2,535 of Pike County's 9,366 residents are renters.

What is the lowest-risk city in Pike County?

The lowest score in Pike County is 2.4/10. See the city grid above for the specific municipality.

What is the highest-risk city in Pike County?

The highest score in Pike County is 3/10. See the city grid above for the specific municipality.