County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Washington County, Illinois Eviction Risk: Low

11 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Nashville (2.9) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.

County Risk Score2.7/ 10 · Low

Cities tracked11municipalities

Census tracts4scored

Population7kLiving in 11 cities

Income spent on rent25.3%avg renter household

Average rent$828/ month

How Washington County ranks in Illinois

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

Eviction Risk Score

Very Low

#97 of 102 IL counties 2.7 / 10

#97 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

Low

#67 of 102 IL counties 25.3% of income

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

Cities in Washington County

Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first

Map view

	City↕	Population↕	Risk↕	% income on rent↕	Average rent↕	Lean↕
001	Nashville Pop 2,940 · 22.4% income · $813 rent · Rep	2,940	2.7	22.4%	$813	Rep
002	Okawville Pop 1,299 · 28.3% income · $783 rent · Rep	1,299	2.9	28.3%	$783	Rep
003	Irvington Pop 774 · 28.6% income · $826 rent · Rep	774	2.8	28.6%	$826	Rep
004	Hoyleton Pop 523 · 26.3% income · $1,063 rent · Rep	523	2.7	26.3%	$1,063	Rep
005	Ashley Pop 412 · 32.5% income · $729 rent · Rep	412	2.7	32.5%	$729	Rep
006	Addieville Pop 294 · 26.0% income · $828 rent · Rep	294	2.7	26.0%	$828	Rep
007	Oakdale Pop 264 · 26.0% income · $828 rent · Rep	264	2.7	26.0%	$828	Rep
008	New Minden Pop 218 · 26.0% income · $828 rent · Rep	218	2.7	26.0%	$828	Rep
009	Richview Pop 208 · 26.0% income · $828 rent · Rep	208	2.6	26.0%	$828	Rep
010	Venedy Pop 161 · 9.0% income · $828 rent · Rep	161	2.6	9.0%	$828	Rep
011	Radom Pop 146 · 27.5% income · $992 rent · Rep	146	2.7	27.5%	$992	Rep

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Geographic distribution

Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Washington County spans 11 cities serving approximately 7,239 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.7/10. The county voted Republican by 56.5 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 Washington County

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Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Washington County

What is the eviction risk score for Washington County?

Washington County has a county-wide landlord eviction risk score of 2.7/10 (Low), averaged across 11 cities. Scores range from 2.6 to 2.9 within the county.

What is the rent-to-income ratio in Washington County?

Rent-to-income ratio in Washington County averages 25.3% of household income on gross rent, per ACS 2023 5-year data.

How many cities are in Washington County?

11 cities sit in Washington County, IL, serving approximately 7,239 residents.