Stephenson County, IL Eviction Risk
14 cities · 33,525 residents · Avg 4.5/10 (Moderate) · Updated4.5Avg score
5.7Highest city
3.8Lowest city
25.6%Rent burden
$798Median rent
R+15.72020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Stephenson County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freeport, IL | 23,505 | $793 | 27.8% | 5.7 |
| 2 | Winslow, IL | 338 | $877 | 21.3% | 5.5 |
| 3 | Ridott, IL | 130 | $850 | 26.7% | 5.3 |
| 4 | Dakota, IL | 645 | $656 | 22.5% | 5.1 |
| 5 | Orangeville, IL | 1,045 | $788 | 27.1% | 4.5 |
| 6 | German Valley, IL | 467 | $904 | 26.8% | 4.4 |
| 7 | Rock City, IL | 441 | $842 | 21.3% | 4.4 |
| 8 | Davis, IL | 535 | $919 | 31.9% | 4.3 |
| 9 | Pearl City, IL | 745 | $744 | 27.0% | 4.2 |
| 10 | Forreston, IL | 1,360 | $744 | 25.4% | 4.1 |
| 11 | Cedarville, IL | 690 | — | — | 4.1 |
| 12 | Baileyville, IL | 99 | — | — | 4.1 |
| 13 | Lena, IL | 2,761 | $664 | 23.6% | 4.0 |
| 14 | Willow Lake, IL | 764 | — | — | 3.8 |
About Stephenson County
Stephenson County spans 14 cities serving approximately 33,525 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 4.5/10. The county voted Republican by 15.7 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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