Shelby County, IL Eviction Risk
9 cities · 12,499 residents · Avg 4.4/10 (Moderate) · Updated4.4Avg score
5.9Highest city
3.5Lowest city
20.1%Rent burden
$786Median rent
R+57.22020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Shelby County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cowden, IL | 534 | $698 | 15.5% | 5.9 |
| 2 | Westervelt, IL | 134 | — | — | 5.1 |
| 3 | Findlay, IL | 674 | $813 | 16.9% | 4.7 |
| 4 | Shelbyville, IL | 4,351 | $767 | 24.3% | 4.5 |
| 5 | Tower Hill, IL | 422 | $783 | 20.0% | 4.4 |
| 6 | Stewardson, IL | 756 | $779 | 23.2% | 4.3 |
| 7 | Lakewood, IL | 4,707 | — | — | 3.5 |
| 8 | Strasburg, IL | 507 | $1,071 | 17.1% | 3.5 |
| 9 | Beecher City, IL | 414 | $596 | 23.8% | 3.5 |
About Shelby County
Shelby County spans 9 cities serving approximately 12,499 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 4.4/10. The county voted Republican by 57.2 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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