What is the eviction risk score for Baldwin?

The landlord eviction risk score for Baldwin, IA is 3.7 out of 10, rated Low risk.

Does Baldwin have rent control?

The rent-control risk score for Baldwin is 4.9 out of 10.

How long does an eviction take in Baldwin?

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

Baldwin, IA Eviction Risk Score Jackson County · Iowa · Pop. 153

Updated Apr 18, 2026

● Low Risk

Baldwin, IA sits at 3.7/10 — Low risk. , 16.9% renters, ~48-day typical timeline.

3.7 / 10 Low

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Score vs. benchmarks

Baldwin

3.7

Jackson County

3.2

Iowa avg

3.4

National avg

4.4

19.7%Tenant-law probabilityi

$1,383–3,916Typical eviction costi

48 daysTypical timelinei

1.07%Filing ratei

$877HUD 2BR FMR '25i

16.9%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

4.3

Regional political climatei

4.3

State political climate

2.3

Economic stressi

8.2

Supply constrainti

4.2

Rent-control risk

4.9

Eviction process difficulty

2.3

Tenant organizing strengthi

4.1

Housing court bias

6.2

Eviction filing rate (ground truth)i

1.4

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About eviction risk in Baldwin, IA

Baldwin, IA has an eviction risk score of 3.7 out of 10, placing it in the low-risk tier for landlords operating in Jackson 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 18.0%, unemployment 9.7%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.

Political climate: In 2020, Jackson County voted Republican by 26.1 points — classified as strongly landlord-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 3.7/10, Baldwin 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
Monmouth, IA	2.2 mi	121	3.1
Lost Nation, IA	7.4 mi	390	4.6
Wyoming, IA	8.6 mi	525	3.5
Oxford Junction, IA	8.6 mi	461	3.5
Maquoketa, IA	9 mi	6,075	3.9
Onslow, IA	9.3 mi	284	3.7
Toronto, IA	11.8 mi	87	3.4
Delmar, IA	12.9 mi	480	3.5