Shelby County, IA Eviction Risk
13 cities · 9,466 residents · Avg 3.2/10 (Low) · Updated3.2Avg score
4.1Highest city
2.2Lowest city
31.2%Rent burden
$852Median rent
R+40.32020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Shelby County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harlan, IA | 4,891 | $783 | 31.5% | 4.1 |
| 2 | Avoca, IA | 1,444 | $850 | 30.3% | 4.1 |
| 3 | Earling, IA | 478 | $815 | 29.1% | 3.7 |
| 4 | Westphalia, IA | 117 | — | 51.0% | 3.7 |
| 5 | Kirkman, IA | 58 | $1,167 | 23.3% | 3.6 |
| 6 | Walnut, IA | 1,342 | $874 | 23.8% | 3.5 |
| 7 | Panama, IA | 245 | $940 | 32.9% | 3.5 |
| 8 | Defiance, IA | 251 | $770 | 27.5% | 3.0 |
| 9 | Irwin, IA | 352 | $705 | 20.0% | 2.9 |
| 10 | Jacksonville, IA | — | — | — | 2.6 |
| 11 | Portsmouth, IA | 204 | $769 | 42.5% | 2.4 |
| 12 | Tennant, IA | 84 | — | — | 2.4 |
| 13 | Corley, IA | — | — | — | 2.2 |
About Shelby County
Shelby County spans 13 cities serving approximately 9,466 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.2/10. The county voted Republican by 40.3 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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