What is the eviction risk score for Columbus City?

The landlord eviction risk score for Columbus City, IA is 2.8 out of 10, rated Low risk.

Does Columbus City have rent control?

The rent-control risk score for Columbus City is 1.4 out of 10.

How long does an eviction take in Columbus City?

Typical eviction timeline is about 45 days from notice to writ of possession.

Columbus City, IA Eviction Risk Score Louisa County · Iowa · Pop. 323

Updated Apr 18, 2026

● Low Risk

Columbus City, IA sits at 2.8/10 — Low risk. , 2.3% renters, ~45-day typical timeline.

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Score vs. benchmarks

Columbus City

2.8

Louisa County

3.2

Iowa avg

3.4

National avg

4.4

14.9%Tenant-law probabilityi

$1,354–4,397Typical eviction costi

45 daysTypical timelinei

1.64%Filing ratei

$877HUD 2BR FMR '25i

2.3%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

4.0

Regional political climatei

4.0

State political climate

2.3

Economic stress

5.1

Supply constrainti

2.8

Rent-control risk

1.4

Eviction process difficulty

2.6

Tenant organizing strengthi

1.9

Housing court bias

2.3

Eviction filing rate (ground truth)i

2.5

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About eviction risk in Columbus City, IA

Columbus City, IA has an eviction risk score of 2.8 out of 10, placing it in the low-risk tier for landlords operating in Louisa 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.

Political climate: In 2020, Louisa County voted Republican by 33.3 points — classified as strongly landlord-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 2.8/10, Columbus City 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
Columbus Junction, IA	1.5 mi	2,110	3.1
Fredonia, IA	2.5 mi	240	2.9
Cotter, IA	5.1 mi	31	2.8
Conesville, IA	8.4 mi	439	4.5
Letts, IA	8.7 mi	361	3.0
Crawfordsville, IA	9 mi	312	3.1
Ainsworth, IA	9.6 mi	633	2.9
Grandview, IA	9.8 mi	449	2.8