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Stark County, Illinois eviction risk overview
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Stark County, Illinois Eviction Risk: Low

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

County Risk Score3.3/ 10 · Low
Cities tracked6municipalities
Census tracts2scored
Population5kLiving in 6 cities
Income spent on rent25.7%avg renter household
Average rent$731/ month

How Stark County ranks in Illinois

Lower number means more extreme, where #1 is the most
Eviction Risk Score
Moderate
#60 of 102 IL counties 3.3 / 10
Eviction Risk Score, 42nd percentileBottomTop
#60 of 102 counties in Illinois for landlord eviction risk.
Cost of living
Elevated
#19 of 51 states (statewide) 100.0 index
Cost of living, 64th percentileBottomTop
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
Housing services cost, 60th percentileBottomTop
Illinois ranks #21 of 51 states on housing services (6.1% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Income spent on rent
Moderate
#49 of 102 IL counties 26.9% of income
Income spent on rent, 53rd percentileBottomTop
#49 of 102 counties in Illinois on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Stark County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
Map view
CityPopulationRisk% income on rentAverage rentLean
001 Wyoming Pop 1,578 · 28.4% income · $668 rent · Rep 1,578 3.3 28.4% $668 Rep
002 Toulon Pop 1,485 · 23.5% income · $714 rent · Rep 1,485 3.3 23.5% $714 Rep
003 Bradford Pop 772 · 22.7% income · $809 rent · Rep 772 3.4 22.7% $809 Rep
004 Neponset Pop 446 · 22.9% income · $850 rent · Rep 446 3.2 22.9% $850 Rep
005 Mineral Pop 194 · 35.0% income · $750 rent · Rep 194 3.2 35.0% $750 Rep
006 La Fayette Pop 178 · 29.1% income · $779 rent · Rep 178 3.1 29.1% $779 Rep

County heatmap

Geographic distribution
Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Stark County spans 6 cities serving approximately 4,653 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.3/10. The county voted Republican by 41.2 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.

Peer counties in Illinois

Same state, closest by population and Eviction Risk Score
Peer county
Putnam County eviction risk
3.3
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 5.5K
Peer county
White County eviction risk
3.2
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 7.9K
Peer county
Johnson County eviction risk
3.1
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 4.0K
Peer county
Pulaski County eviction risk
3.4
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 3.2K

Where eviction risk concentrates in Stark County

Top cities + top neighborhoods · click any card for the full breakdown

Top cities by population

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Stark County

Q1

Why is rent-to-income ratio 25.7% in Stark County?

Rent-to-income ratio of 25.7% reflects the ratio of average gross rent to average household income across 6 cities in Stark County.

Q2

What court hears evictions in Stark County?

Illinois state court hears unlawful detainer or summary process actions in Stark County. See the Illinois eviction laws eviction-process guide for court name and procedure.