What is the eviction risk score for Fairmont City?

The landlord eviction risk score for Fairmont City, IL is 4.4 out of 10, rated Moderate risk.

Does Fairmont City have rent control?

The rent-control risk score for Fairmont City is 4.1 out of 10.

How long does an eviction take in Fairmont City?

Typical eviction timeline is about 127 days from notice to writ of possession.

Fairmont City, IL Eviction Risk Score St. Clair County · Illinois · Population 2,492 · Updated April 18, 2026

4.4 Moderate

★★☆ Medium confidence

38.9%Tenant-law probabilityi

$4,584–15,317Typical eviction costi

127 daysTypical timelinei

$1,215HUD 2BR FMR 2025i

$1,084Median gross renti

14.6%Rent burdeni

21.3%Rentersi

Sub-score breakdown

Local political climate

5.9

Dem margin +8.7% in 2020

Regional political climate

5.9

Dem margin +8.7% in 2020

State political climate

5.2

Economic stress

4.1

Supply constraint

2.6

$1,084 median rent · 21.3% renters

Rent-control risk

4.1

14.6% rent burden

Eviction process difficulty

5.3

Tenant organizing strength

2.6

21.3% renters

Housing court bias

4.2

Voucher gap (market vs HUD FMR)

0.0

Market rent -10.8% vs HUD 2BR FMR ($1,215)

Sub-scores are national percentile rankings (1 = most landlord-friendly, 10 = most tenant-protective) derived from ACS 2023 5-year data, 2020 county presidential margin, and state law weighting. Source: Aggregated public sources.

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About eviction risk in Fairmont City, IL

Fairmont City, IL has an eviction risk score of 4.4 out of 10, placing it in the moderate-risk tier for landlords operating in St. Clair 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.

Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates show median gross rent as a percentage of household income is 14.6% — a core driver of eviction filings, because households above 30% of income on rent are statistically more likely to miss a payment after any income shock. Median gross rent in Fairmont City is $1,084/month. About 21.3% of occupied units here are renter-occupied.

Political climate: In 2020, St. Clair County voted Democratic by 8.7 points — classified as moderately tenant-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 4.4/10, Fairmont 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.