Putnam County, IL Eviction Risk
19 cities · 25,583 residents · Avg 4.8/10 (Moderate) · Updated4.8Avg score
5.6Highest city
4.1Lowest city
25.5%Rent burden
$923Median rent
R+19.32020 margin
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All cities in Putnam County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bureau Junction, IL | 264 | $1,714 | 24.5% | 5.6 |
| 2 | Wenona, IL | 999 | $866 | 29.3% | 5.4 |
| 3 | Cherry, IL | 534 | $675 | 32.5% | 5.4 |
| 4 | Seatonville, IL | 370 | $728 | 32.2% | 5.4 |
| 5 | Arlington, IL | 157 | $825 | 24.2% | 5.2 |
| 6 | Standard, IL | 250 | $850 | 48.3% | 5.1 |
| 7 | Spring Valley, IL | 5,476 | $915 | 21.8% | 5.0 |
| 8 | De Pue, IL | 1,532 | $819 | 25.0% | 5.0 |
| 9 | Hennepin, IL | 929 | $849 | 14.8% | 5.0 |
| 10 | Magnolia, IL | 232 | — | 17.2% | 5.0 |
| 11 | Lostant, IL | 407 | $1,018 | 21.0% | 4.7 |
| 12 | Peru, IL | 9,775 | $921 | 24.9% | 4.6 |
| 13 | Dalzell, IL | 736 | $919 | 21.3% | 4.6 |
| 14 | Ladd, IL | 1,356 | $778 | 21.8% | 4.4 |
| 15 | Hollowayville, IL | 25 | — | — | 4.4 |
| 16 | Granville, IL | 1,472 | $763 | 19.5% | 4.2 |
| 17 | McNabb, IL | 233 | $833 | 21.7% | 4.2 |
| 18 | Mark, IL | 574 | $938 | 27.5% | 4.1 |
| 19 | Cedar Point, IL | 262 | $1,288 | 32.2% | 4.1 |
About Putnam County
Putnam County spans 19 cities serving approximately 25,583 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 4.8/10. The county voted Republican by 19.3 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city within the county. Use the grid above to see exact scores, median gross rent, and rent burden for every municipality. Click any city for full sub-score breakdown including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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