County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Shelby County, Illinois Eviction Risk: Low

9 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Shelbyville (3.4) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.

County Risk Score3.1/ 10 · Low

Cities tracked9municipalities

Census tracts6scored

Population10kLiving in 9 cities

Income spent on rent22.1%avg renter household

Average rent$802/ month

How Shelby County ranks in Illinois

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

Eviction Risk Score

Low

#77 of 102 IL counties 3.1 / 10

#77 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

Very Low

#97 of 102 IL counties 20.6% of income

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

Cities in Shelby County

Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first

Map view

	City↕	Population↕	Risk↕	% income on rent↕	Average rent↕	Lean↕
001	Shelbyville Pop 4,351 · 24.3% income · $767 rent · Rep	4,351	3.4	24.3%	$767	Rep
002	Moweaqua Pop 1,915 · 22.0% income · $896 rent · Rep	1,915	2.9	22.0%	$896	Rep
003	Stewardson Pop 756 · 23.2% income · $779 rent · Rep	756	2.7	23.2%	$779	Rep
004	Findlay Pop 674 · 16.9% income · $813 rent · Rep	674	2.9	16.9%	$813	Rep
005	Cowden Pop 534 · 15.5% income · $698 rent · Rep	534	2.9	15.5%	$698	Rep
006	Strasburg Pop 507 · 17.1% income · $1,071 rent · Rep	507	2.8	17.1%	$1,071	Rep
007	Tower Hill Pop 422 · 20.0% income · $783 rent · Rep	422	3.0	20.0%	$783	Rep
008	Beecher City Pop 414 · 23.8% income · $596 rent · Rep	414	2.7	23.8%	$596	Rep
009	Westervelt Pop 134 · 22.2% income · $779 rent · Rep	134	3.2	22.2%	$779	Rep

County heatmap

Geographic distribution

Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Shelby County spans 9 cities serving approximately 9,707 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.1/10. The county voted Republican by 57.2 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 Shelby County

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Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Shelby County

What is the eviction risk range in Shelby County?

Scores range from 2.7 to 3.4 across 9 cities in Shelby County. The 3.1 average masks meaningful intra-county variance.

What is the renter share in Shelby County?

32.1% of households in Shelby County are renter-occupied per ACS 2023 5-year estimates.

What is the average rent in Shelby County?

Average gross rent across Shelby County averages $802/month.