Eviction Risk Score
Elevated
#35
of 99 IA counties
2.9 / 10
#35 of 99 counties in Iowa for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Audubon County, Iowa Eviction Risk: Low
6 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Audubon (3.1) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score2.9/ 10 · Low
Cities tracked6municipalities
Census tracts3scored
Population4kLiving in 6 cities
Income spent on rent32.9%avg renter household
Average rent$694/ month
How Audubon County ranks in Iowa
Cost of living
Very Low
#49
of 51 states (statewide)
87.8 index
Iowa ranks #49 of 51 states on overall cost of living (12.2% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Housing services cost
Very Low
#44
of 51 states (statewide)
65.3 index
Iowa ranks #44 of 51 states on housing services (34.7% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Income spent on rent
High
#12
of 99 IA counties
29.9% of income
#12 of 99 counties in Iowa on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Audubon County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Audubon | 2,130 | 3.1 | 38.0% | $664 | Rep |
| 002 | Elk Horn | 728 | 2.6 | 25.6% | $668 | Rep |
| 003 | Exira | 705 | 2.6 | 22.8% | $636 | Rep |
| 004 | Kimballton | 319 | 2.6 | 42.5% | $1,069 | Rep |
| 005 | Brayton | 101 | 2.6 | 17.5% | $756 | Rep |
| 006 | Gray | 70 | 2.4 | 32.9% | $695 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Audubon County spans 6 cities serving approximately 4,053 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.9/10. The county voted Republican by 35.8 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.
Peer counties in Iowa
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Howard County eviction risk
2.9
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 6.0K
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Keokuk County eviction risk
2.9
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 6.1K
Peer county
Van Buren County eviction risk
2.7
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 3.6K
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Cherokee County eviction risk
2.8
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 8.3K
Where eviction risk concentrates in Audubon County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Audubon County
Q1
How many renters live in Audubon County?
Renter share is 27.0%, so approximately 1,094 of Audubon County's 4,053 residents are renters.
Q2
What is the lowest-risk city in Audubon County?
The lowest score in Audubon County is 2.4/10. See the city grid above for the specific municipality.
Q3
What is the highest-risk city in Audubon County?
The highest score in Audubon County is 3.1/10. See the city grid above for the specific municipality.