Union County, IL Eviction Risk
6 cities · 8,228 residents · Avg 4.8/10 (Moderate) · Updated4.8Avg score
6.0Highest city
3.7Lowest city
24.3%Rent burden
$756Median rent
R+40.22020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Union County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cobden, IL | 1,170 | — | 42.5% | 6.0 |
| 2 | Anna, IL | 4,196 | $615 | 29.3% | 5.5 |
| 3 | Jonesboro, IL | 1,870 | $688 | 23.9% | 5.2 |
| 4 | Mill Creek, IL | 37 | — | — | 4.3 |
| 5 | Makanda, IL | 612 | $954 | 14.8% | 3.8 |
| 6 | Alto Pass, IL | 343 | $769 | 10.8% | 3.7 |
About Union County
Union County spans 6 cities serving approximately 8,228 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 4.8/10. The county voted Republican by 40.2 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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