Mahaska County, IA Eviction Risk
9 cities · 16,017 residents · Avg 3.5/10 (Low) · Updated3.5Avg score
4.2Highest city
3.0Lowest city
20.1%Rent burden
$740Median rent
R+47.42020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Mahaska County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oskaloosa, IA | 11,504 | $831 | 25.3% | 4.2 |
| 2 | University Park, IA | 645 | $739 | 27.1% | 4.2 |
| 3 | Eddyville, IA | 1,163 | $591 | 14.5% | 3.8 |
| 4 | New Sharon, IA | 1,180 | $668 | 24.9% | 3.7 |
| 5 | Lynnville, IA | 527 | $631 | 17.9% | 3.3 |
| 6 | Beacon, IA | 425 | $650 | 18.6% | 3.3 |
| 7 | Rose Hill, IA | 300 | $1,047 | 17.7% | 3.1 |
| 8 | Keomah Village, IA | 123 | — | — | 3.1 |
| 9 | Leighton, IA | 150 | $770 | 15.0% | 3.0 |
About Mahaska County
Mahaska County spans 9 cities serving approximately 16,017 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.5/10. The county voted Republican by 47.4 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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