What is the eviction risk score for Yarmouth?

The landlord eviction risk score for Yarmouth, IA is 3.9 out of 10, rated Low risk.

Does Yarmouth have rent control?

The rent-control risk score for Yarmouth is 1.2 out of 10.

How long does an eviction take in Yarmouth?

Typical eviction timeline is about 48 days from notice to writ of possession.

Yarmouth, IA Eviction Risk Score Des Moines County · Iowa · Pop. 85

Updated Apr 18, 2026

● Low Risk

Yarmouth, IA sits at 3.9/10 — Low risk. , 72.7% renters, ~48-day typical timeline.

3.9 / 10 Low

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Score vs. benchmarks

Yarmouth

3.9

Des Moines County

4.1

Iowa avg

3.4

National avg

4.4

20.0%Tenant-law probabilityi

$1,500–4,583Typical eviction costi

48 daysTypical timelinei

2.89%Filing ratei

$1,072HUD 2BR FMR '25i

72.7%Rentersi

Location & regional heat

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Sub-score breakdown

Each component on a 1–10 scale. Ticks mark the 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentiles nationally.

Local political climatei

5.1

Regional political climatei

5.1

State political climate

2.3

Economic stressi

1.0

Supply constrainti

9.7

Rent-control risk

1.2

Eviction process difficulty

1.7

Tenant organizing strengthi

9.7

Housing court bias

1.7

Eviction filing rate (ground truth)i

4.8

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About eviction risk in Yarmouth, IA

Yarmouth, IA has an eviction risk score of 3.9 out of 10, placing it in the low-risk tier for landlords operating in Des Moines County and the state of Iowa. The score combines local political climate, court disposition patterns, cost-of-eviction estimates, tenant organizing strength, and the likelihood of new tenant-protective legislation in the next legislative cycle.

Economic stress: poverty rate 0.0%, unemployment 0.0%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.

Political climate: In 2020, Des Moines County voted Republican by 8.5 points — classified as moderately landlord-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 3.9/10, Yarmouth is a lower-risk environment. Standard screening, documented notices, and prompt action on non-payment typically resolve quickly. Still follow your state's specific notice and service requirements.

Nearby Cities — Eviction Risk Comparison

City	Distance	Population	Risk score
Mount Union, IA	4.3 mi	111	2.5
Morning Sun, IA	6.1 mi	802	3.8
New London, IA	8.1 mi	2,338	3.3
Mediapolis, IA	8.3 mi	1,928	4.7
Sperry, IA	9.3 mi	73	3.7
Winfield, IA	9.3 mi	1,007	3.1
Danville, IA	11.4 mi	930	4.3
Mount Pleasant, IA	12.5 mi	8,951	3.5