Starke County, IN Eviction Risk
11 cities · 11,934 residents · Avg 3.3/10 (Low) · Updated3.3Avg score
4.8Highest city
1.9Lowest city
21.3%Rent burden
$811Median rent
R+46.82020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Starke County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knox, IN | 3,479 | $540 | 30.0% | 4.8 |
| 2 | La Crosse, IN | 651 | $894 | 22.1% | 4.3 |
| 3 | Walkerton, IN | 2,115 | $828 | 31.8% | 4.0 |
| 4 | North Judson, IN | 1,823 | $769 | 24.8% | 3.7 |
| 5 | Hamlet, IN | 1,039 | $895 | 14.6% | 3.3 |
| 6 | Monterey, IN | 143 | $628 | 17.8% | 3.2 |
| 7 | Koontz Lake, IN | 1,182 | $663 | 14.3% | 2.8 |
| 8 | Bass Lake, IN | 983 | $1,278 | 14.8% | 2.8 |
| 9 | Groverton, IN | 111 | — | — | 2.8 |
| 10 | Hartz Lake, IN | 312 | — | — | 2.4 |
| 11 | Ora, IN | 96 | — | — | 1.9 |
About Starke County
Starke County spans 11 cities serving approximately 11,934 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.3/10. The county voted Republican by 46.8 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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