What is the eviction risk score for Chain-O-Lakes?

The landlord eviction risk score for Chain-O-Lakes, IN is 4.0 out of 10, rated Moderate risk.

Does Chain-O-Lakes have rent control?

The rent-control risk score for Chain-O-Lakes is 1.1 out of 10.

How long does an eviction take in Chain-O-Lakes?

Typical eviction timeline is about 37 days from notice to writ of possession.

Chain-O-Lakes, IN Eviction Risk Score St. Joseph County · Indiana · Pop. 490

Updated Apr 18, 2026

● Moderate Risk

Chain-O-Lakes, IN sits at 4.0/10 — Moderate risk. , 0.0% renters, ~37-day typical timeline.

4.0 / 10 Moderate

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Score vs. benchmarks

Chain-O-Lakes

4.0

St. Joseph County

5.3

Indiana avg

3.5

National avg

4.4

11.9%Tenant-law probabilityi

$1,099–3,272Typical eviction costi

37 daysTypical timelinei

7.67%Filing ratei

$1,095HUD 2BR FMR '25i

0.0%Rentersi

Location & regional heat

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Sub-score breakdown

Each component on a 1–10 scale. Ticks mark the 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentiles nationally.

Local political climatei

5.8

Regional political climatei

5.8

State political climate

2.0

Economic stressi

2.3

Supply constrainti

1.0

Rent-control risk

1.1

Eviction process difficulty

2.3

Tenant organizing strengthi

1.0

Housing court bias

1.6

Eviction filing rate (ground truth)i

8.2

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About eviction risk in Chain-O-Lakes, IN

Chain-O-Lakes, IN has an eviction risk score of 4.0 out of 10, placing it in the moderate-risk tier for landlords operating in St. Joseph 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.

Economic stress: poverty rate 6.1%, unemployment 0.0%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.

Political climate: In 2020, St. Joseph County voted Democratic by 5.8 points — classified as moderately tenant-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 4.0/10, Chain-O-Lakes 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.

Nearby Cities — Eviction Risk Comparison

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Ardmore, IN	3.5 mi	1,810	4.6
New Carlisle, IN	6.1 mi	1,998	5.0
South Bend, IN	6.5 mi	103,085	6.1
Roseland, IN	7.1 mi	1,175	6.6
Notre Dame, IN	7.7 mi	6,890	6.5
Indian Village, IN	8.1 mi	97	4.3
Hudson Lake, IN	8.4 mi	1,347	2.3
Buchanan, MI	8.5 mi	4,223	5.7