Buena Vista County, IA Eviction Risk
10 cities · 17,422 residents · Avg 2.4/10 (Very Low)2.4Avg score
3.1Highest city
2.1Lowest city
23.4%Rent burden
$866Median rent
R+25.72020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Buena Vista County
Storm Lake11,428 pop
3.1
Alta2,250 pop
2.7
Newell944 pop
2.5
Sioux Rapids722 pop
2.1
Albert City722 pop
2.3
Lakeside563 pop
2.4
Marathon234 pop
2.4
Linn Grove215 pop
2.1
Truesdale187 pop
2.1
Rembrandt157 pop
2.2
About Buena Vista County
Buena Vista County spans 10 cities serving approximately 17,422 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.4/10. The county voted Republican by 25.7 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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