County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Cedar County, Iowa Eviction Risk: Low

11 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Tipton (3) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.

County Risk Score2.7/ 10 · Low

Cities tracked11municipalities

Census tracts5scored

Population12kLiving in 11 cities

Income spent on rent33.0%avg renter household

Average rent$889/ month

How Cedar County ranks in Iowa

Lower number means more extreme, where #1 is the most

Eviction Risk Score

Elevated

#45 of 99 IA counties 2.7 / 10

#45 of 99 counties in Iowa for landlord eviction risk.

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

Very High

#4 of 99 IA counties 32.2% of income

#4 of 99 counties in Iowa on % of income spent on rent.

Cities in Cedar County

Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first

Map view

	City↕	Population↕	Risk↕	% income on rent↕	Average rent↕	Lean↕
001	Tipton Pop 3,106 · 39.0% income · $845 rent · Rep	3,106	3.0	39.0%	$845	Rep
002	West Branch Pop 2,594 · 22.8% income · $1,053 rent · Rep	2,594	2.8	22.8%	$1,053	Rep
003	Durant Pop 1,946 · 26.3% income · $784 rent · Rep	1,946	2.5	26.3%	$784	Rep
004	Clarence Pop 1,166 · 41.5% income · $888 rent · Rep	1,166	2.5	41.5%	$888	Rep
005	Mechanicsville Pop 964 · 51.0% income · $734 rent · Rep	964	2.5	51.0%	$734	Rep
006	Lowden Pop 699 · 28.6% income · $839 rent · Rep	699	2.6	28.6%	$839	Rep
007	Stanwood Pop 533 · 37.5% income · $945 rent · Rep	533	2.5	37.5%	$945	Rep
008	Bennett Pop 390 · 23.8% income · $886 rent · Rep	390	2.7	23.8%	$886	Rep
009	New Liberty Pop 141 · 18.1% income · $1,375 rent · Rep	141	2.6	18.1%	$1,375	Rep
010	Rochester Pop 90 · 32.5% income · $930 rent · Rep	90	2.1	32.5%	$930	Rep
011	Toronto Pop 87 · 32.5% income · $930 rent · Rep	87	2.1	32.5%	$930	Rep

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Geographic distribution

Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Cedar County spans 11 cities serving approximately 11,716 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.7/10. The county voted Republican by 17.0 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.

Reviewed by NextGen Properties Research Team · Last updated June 2, 2026

Peer counties in Iowa

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Where eviction risk concentrates in Cedar County

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Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Cedar County

What is the eviction risk range in Cedar County?

Scores range from 2.1 to 3 across 11 cities in Cedar County. The 2.7 average masks meaningful intra-county variance.

What is the renter share in Cedar County?

23.4% of households in Cedar County are renter-occupied per ACS 2023 5-year estimates.

What is the average rent in Cedar County?

Average gross rent across Cedar County averages $889/month.