Monroe County, IA Eviction Risk
7 cities · 5,407 residents · Avg 3.5/10 (Low) · Updated3.5Avg score
4.4Highest city
2.5Lowest city
30.6%Rent burden
$737Median rent
R+46.42020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Monroe County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moravia, IA | 624 | $700 | 35.0% | 4.4 |
| 2 | Albia, IA | 3,663 | $915 | 35.1% | 4.1 |
| 3 | Lovilia, IA | 414 | $750 | 32.1% | 4.0 |
| 4 | Melrose, IA | 115 | — | — | 3.3 |
| 5 | Marysville, IA | 70 | — | — | 3.3 |
| 6 | Bussey, IA | 414 | $584 | 20.3% | 3.2 |
| 7 | Hamilton, IA | 107 | — | — | 2.5 |
About Monroe County
Monroe County spans 7 cities serving approximately 5,407 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.5/10. The county voted Republican by 46.4 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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