County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Putnam County, Illinois Eviction Risk: Low

12 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Granville (3.6) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.

County Risk Score3.3/ 10 · Low

Cities tracked12municipalities

Census tracts2scored

Population6kLiving in 12 cities

Income spent on rent22.9%avg renter household

Average rent$899/ month

How Putnam County ranks in Illinois

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

Eviction Risk Score

Low

#65 of 102 IL counties 3.3 / 10

#65 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

Low

#63 of 102 IL counties 25.6% of income

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

Cities in Putnam County

Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first

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	City↕	Population↕	Risk↕	% income on rent↕	Average rent↕	Lean↕
001	Granville Pop 1,472 · 19.5% income · $763 rent · Rep	1,472	3.0	19.5%	$763	Rep
002	Hennepin Pop 929 · 14.8% income · $849 rent · Rep	929	3.2	14.8%	$849	Rep
003	Dalzell Pop 736 · 21.3% income · $919 rent · Rep	736	3.3	21.3%	$919	Rep
004	Mark Pop 574 · 27.5% income · $938 rent · Rep	574	3.4	27.5%	$938	Rep
005	Seatonville Pop 370 · 32.2% income · $728 rent · Rep	370	3.4	32.2%	$728	Rep
006	Bureau Junction Pop 264 · 24.5% income · $1,714 rent · Rep	264	3.6	24.5%	$1,714	Rep
007	Cedar Point Pop 262 · 32.2% income · $1,288 rent · Rep	262	3.3	32.2%	$1,288	Rep
008	Standard Pop 250 · 48.3% income · $850 rent · Rep	250	3.4	48.3%	$850	Rep
009	McNabb Pop 233 · 21.7% income · $833 rent · Rep	233	3.5	21.7%	$833	Rep
010	Magnolia Pop 232 · 17.2% income · $896 rent · Rep	232	3.5	17.2%	$896	Rep
011	Arlington Pop 157 · 24.2% income · $825 rent · Rep	157	3.4	24.2%	$825	Rep
012	Hollowayville Pop 25 · 23.9% income · $896 rent · Rep	25	3.5	23.9%	$896	Rep

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Geographic distribution

Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Putnam County spans 12 cities serving approximately 5,504 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.3/10. The county voted Republican by 19.3 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 Putnam County

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Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Putnam County

What is the eviction risk score for Putnam County?

Putnam County has a county-wide landlord eviction risk score of 3.3/10 (Low), averaged across 12 cities. Scores range from 3 to 3.6 within the county.

What is the rent-to-income ratio in Putnam County?

Rent-to-income ratio in Putnam County averages 22.9% of household income on gross rent, per ACS 2023 5-year data.

How many cities are in Putnam County?

12 cities sit in Putnam County, IL, serving approximately 5,504 residents.