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Floyds Knobs, IN Eviction Risk Score Floyd County · Indiana · Population 4,515

2.0 Very Low
14.6%Tenant-law probability
$1,308–3,063Typical eviction cost
40 daysTypical timeline
$1,169Median gross rent
13.7%Rent burden
9.8%Renters

Sub-score breakdown

Local political climate
4.9
GOP margin +14.1% in 2020
Regional political climate
4.9
GOP margin +14.1% in 2020
State political climate
2.0
Economic stress
4.0
3.3% poverty · 3.8% unemployed
Supply constraint
5.2
$1,169 median rent · 9.8% renters
Rent-control risk
1.2
13.7% rent burden
Eviction process difficulty
1.8
Tenant organizing strength
2.7
9.8% renters
Housing court bias
1.8

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: ACS 2023 5-year + Gazetteer 2024.

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About eviction risk in Floyds Knobs, IN

Floyds Knobs, IN has an eviction risk score of 2.0 out of 10, placing it in the very low-risk tier for landlords operating in Floyd County and the state of Indiana. 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 13.7% — 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 Floyds Knobs is $1,169/month. About 9.8% of occupied units here are renter-occupied.

Economic stress: poverty rate 3.3%, unemployment 3.8%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.

Political climate: In 2020, Floyd County voted Republican by 14.1 points — classified as moderately landlord-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 2.0/10, Floyds Knobs 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.

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