Clay County, IA Eviction Risk
9 cities · 13,290 residents · Avg 2.6/10 (Low) · Updated2.6Avg score
3.5Highest city
1.9Lowest city
25.9%Rent burden
$808Median rent
R+38.72020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Clay County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spencer, IA | 11,400 | $805 | 27.0% | 3.5 |
| 2 | Royal, IA | 585 | $895 | 20.6% | 3.2 |
| 3 | Everly, IA | 584 | $713 | 22.8% | 3.0 |
| 4 | Rossie, IA | 88 | $775 | 12.5% | 2.7 |
| 5 | Webb, IA | 102 | $681 | 27.5% | 2.5 |
| 6 | Greenville, IA | 62 | — | — | 2.4 |
| 7 | Peterson, IA | 298 | $983 | 45.0% | 2.2 |
| 8 | Dickens, IA | 131 | — | — | 2.2 |
| 9 | Gillett Grove, IA | 40 | — | — | 1.9 |
About Clay County
Clay County spans 9 cities serving approximately 13,290 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.6/10. The county voted Republican by 38.7 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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