County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Doniphan County, Kansas Eviction Risk: Very Low

9 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Wathena (2.5) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.

County Risk Score2.1/ 10 · Very Low

Cities tracked9municipalities

Census tracts3scored

Population5kLiving in 9 cities

Income spent on rent23.1%avg renter household

Average rent$625/ month

How Doniphan County ranks in Kansas

Lower number means more extreme, where #1 is the most

Eviction Risk Score

Moderate

#51 of 105 KS counties 2.1 / 10

#51 of 105 counties in Kansas for landlord eviction risk.

Cost of living

Very Low

#42 of 51 states (statewide) 90.1 index

Kansas ranks #42 of 51 states on overall cost of living (9.9% cheaper than the U.S. avg).

Housing services cost

Low

#40 of 51 states (statewide) 71.2 index

Kansas ranks #40 of 51 states on housing services (28.8% cheaper than the U.S. avg).

Income spent on rent

Very Low

#89 of 105 KS counties 21.6% of income

#89 of 105 counties in Kansas on % of income spent on rent.

Cities in Doniphan County

Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first

Map view

	City↕	Population↕	Risk↕	% income on rent↕	Average rent↕	Lean↕
001	Wathena Pop 1,554 · 26.3% income · $428 rent · Rep	1,554	2.3	26.3%	$428	Rep
002	Highland Pop 1,069 · 19.6% income · $617 rent · Rep	1,069	1.7	19.6%	$617	Rep
003	Elwood Pop 1,049 · 20.2% income · $839 rent · Rep	1,049	2.3	20.2%	$839	Rep
004	Troy Pop 824 · 27.3% income · $752 rent · Rep	824	1.8	27.3%	$752	Rep
005	Bendena Pop 140 · 23.1% income · $625 rent · Rep	140	1.6	23.1%	$625	Rep
006	White Cloud Pop 117 · 9.0% income · $510 rent · Rep	117	2.5	9.0%	$510	Rep
007	Denton Pop 109 · 23.1% income · $625 rent · Rep	109	1.8	23.1%	$625	Rep
008	Leona Pop 49 · 23.1% income · $625 rent · Rep	49	2.2	23.1%	$625	Rep
009	Severance Pop 37 · 23.1% income · $625 rent · Rep	37	2.2	23.1%	$625	Rep

County heatmap

Geographic distribution

Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Doniphan County spans 9 cities serving approximately 4,948 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.1/10. The county voted Republican by 61.8 points in 2020.

Risk varies city-by-city. The table above shows exact scores, population, and average rent for every municipality. Click any city for the full sub-score breakdown, including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.

Reviewed by NextGen Properties Research Team · Last updated June 2, 2026

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Where eviction risk concentrates in Doniphan County

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Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Doniphan County

Why is rent-to-income ratio 23.1% in Doniphan County?

Rent-to-income ratio of 23.1% reflects the ratio of average gross rent to average household income across 9 cities in Doniphan County.

What court hears evictions in Doniphan County?

Kansas state court hears unlawful detainer or summary process actions in Doniphan County. See the Kansas eviction laws eviction-process guide for court name and procedure.

Does Doniphan County have just-cause eviction?

Just-cause eviction is determined by state law. Kansas eviction laws framework applies; see the Kansas eviction laws tenant-protections guide.