What is the eviction risk score for Valley City?

The landlord eviction risk score for Valley City, IL is 4.1 out of 10, rated Moderate risk.

Does Valley City have rent control?

The rent-control risk score for Valley City is 3.8 out of 10.

How long does an eviction take in Valley City?

Typical eviction timeline is about 108 days from notice to writ of possession.

Valley City, IL Eviction Risk Score Scott County · Illinois · Pop. 12

Updated Apr 18, 2026

● Moderate Risk

Valley City, IL sits at 4.1/10 — Moderate risk. , 0.0% renters, ~108-day typical timeline.

4.1 / 10 Moderate

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Score vs. benchmarks

Valley City

4.1

Scott County

4.1

Illinois avg

4.8

National avg

4.4

32.2%Tenant-law probabilityi

$5,028–13,277Typical eviction costi

108 daysTypical timelinei

$870HUD 2BR FMR '25i

0.0%Rentersi

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Sub-score breakdown

Each component on a 1–10 scale. Ticks mark the 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentiles nationally.

Local political climatei

3.0

Regional political climatei

3.0

State political climate

5.2

Economic stress

6.1

Supply constrainti

2.9

Rent-control risk

3.8

Eviction process difficulty

5.3

Tenant organizing strengthi

2.2

Housing court bias

3.2

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About eviction risk in Valley City, IL

Valley City, IL has an eviction risk score of 4.1 out of 10, placing it in the moderate-risk tier for landlords operating in Scott County and the state of Illinois. The score combines local political climate, court disposition patterns, cost-of-eviction estimates, tenant organizing strength, and the likelihood of new tenant-protective legislation in the next legislative cycle.

Political climate: In 2020, Scott County voted Republican by 56.3 points — classified as strongly landlord-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 4.1/10, Valley City is a lower-risk environment. Standard screening, documented notices, and prompt action on non-payment typically resolve quickly. Still follow your state's specific notice and service requirements.

Nearby Cities — Eviction Risk Comparison

City	Distance	Population	Risk score
Naples, IL	3.9 mi	108	4.2
Griggsville, IL	4.2 mi	1,310	5.2
Oxville, IL	4.7 mi	21	4.1
Florence, IL	5.8 mi	14	4.3
Detroit, IL	6.2 mi	30	3.6
Bluffs, IL	6.7 mi	531	3.6
Perry, IL	7.3 mi	206	4.3
Exeter, IL	8.2 mi	106	3.7