Poweshiek County, IA Eviction Risk
12 cities · 14,772 residents · Avg 3.5/10 (Low) · Updated3.5Avg score
4.8Highest city
2.5Lowest city
20.4%Rent burden
$751Median rent
R+13.32020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Poweshiek County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montezuma, IA | 1,410 | $858 | 24.9% | 4.8 |
| 2 | Gibson, IA | 68 | — | — | 4.6 |
| 3 | Grinnell, IA | 9,505 | $895 | 27.9% | 4.1 |
| 4 | Brooklyn, IA | 1,459 | $832 | 19.7% | 3.8 |
| 5 | Malcom, IA | 221 | $638 | 20.8% | 3.7 |
| 6 | Victor, IA | 987 | $717 | 20.9% | 3.3 |
| 7 | Searsboro, IA | 109 | $967 | 12.5% | 3.3 |
| 8 | Guernsey, IA | 50 | $850 | 17.5% | 3.2 |
| 9 | Deep River, IA | 335 | $481 | 20.4% | 3.1 |
| 10 | Barnes City, IA | 117 | $525 | 19.2% | 2.7 |
| 11 | Hartwick, IA | 114 | — | — | 2.6 |
| 12 | Holiday Lake, IA | 397 | — | — | 2.5 |
About Poweshiek County
Poweshiek County spans 12 cities serving approximately 14,772 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.5/10. The county voted Republican by 13.3 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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