County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Richland County, Illinois Eviction Risk: Low

7 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Olney (3.2) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.

County Risk Score3.2/ 10 · Low

Cities tracked7municipalities

Census tracts5scored

Population10kLiving in 7 cities

Income spent on rent29.4%avg renter household

Average rent$788/ month

How Richland County ranks in Illinois

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

Eviction Risk Score

Low

#73 of 102 IL counties 3.2 / 10

#73 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

Elevated

#28 of 102 IL counties 28.6% of income

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

Cities in Richland County

Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first

Map view

	City↕	Population↕	Risk↕	% income on rent↕	Average rent↕	Lean↕
001	Olney Pop 8,577 · 29.8% income · $809 rent · Rep	8,577	3.2	29.8%	$809	Rep
002	Noble Pop 649 · 25.0% income · $511 rent · Rep	649	3.2	25.0%	$511	Rep
003	Dundas Pop 272 · 29.4% income · $789 rent · Rep	272	2.8	29.4%	$789	Rep
004	Parkersburg Pop 237 · 29.4% income · $789 rent · Rep	237	2.9	29.4%	$789	Rep
005	Calhoun Pop 227 · 29.4% income · $789 rent · Rep	227	2.9	29.4%	$789	Rep
006	Claremont Pop 195 · 27.5% income · $833 rent · Rep	195	2.8	27.5%	$833	Rep
007	West Liberty Pop 43 · 29.4% income · $789 rent · Rep	43	2.8	29.4%	$789	Rep

County heatmap

Geographic distribution

Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Richland County spans 7 cities serving approximately 10,200 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.2/10. The county voted Republican by 52.8 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 Richland County

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Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Richland County

How is the Richland County eviction risk score computed?

Each of the 7 cities in the county is independently scored on nine sub-factors. The county-wide 3.2/10 average reflects a population-weighted mean of those municipal scores.

Does Richland County have rent control?

Rent control is determined by state law and city ordinance. Illinois state framework applies. See the Illinois eviction laws rent-control guide for details.

What is the political climate in Richland County?

Richland County voted Republican by 52.8 points in 2020.