What is the eviction risk score for Shannon City?

The landlord eviction risk score for Shannon City, IA is 2.6 out of 10, rated Low risk.

Does Shannon City have rent control?

The rent-control risk score for Shannon City is 1.2 out of 10.

How long does an eviction take in Shannon City?

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

Shannon City, IA Eviction Risk Score Union County · Iowa · Pop. 115

Updated Apr 18, 2026

● Low Risk

Shannon City, IA sits at 2.6/10 — Low risk. , 20.0% renters, ~45-day typical timeline.

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Score vs. benchmarks

Shannon City

2.6

Union County

2.9

Iowa avg

3.4

National avg

4.4

23.6%Tenant-law probabilityi

$1,565–3,545Typical eviction costi

45 daysTypical timelinei

1.38%Filing ratei

$877HUD 2BR FMR '25i

20.0%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

4.1

Regional political climatei

4.1

State political climate

2.3

Economic stress

4.8

Supply constrainti

3.0

Rent-control risk

1.2

Eviction process difficulty

2.0

Tenant organizing strengthi

1.4

Housing court bias

1.9

Eviction filing rate (ground truth)i

2.0

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About eviction risk in Shannon City, IA

Shannon City, IA has an eviction risk score of 2.6 out of 10, placing it in the low-risk tier for landlords operating in Union 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, Union County voted Republican by 31.5 points — classified as strongly landlord-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 2.6/10, Shannon 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
Arispe, IA	4.2 mi	78	2.7
Tingley, IA	4.8 mi	128	2.7
Diagonal, IA	7.3 mi	454	2.6
Ellston, IA	9.1 mi	28	1.9
Afton, IA	9.6 mi	817	3.2
Sun Valley Lake, IA	10.8 mi	163	1.7
Kent, IA	11 mi	—	2.7
Creston, IA	12.3 mi	7,435	3.7