What is the eviction risk score for Baldwin City?

The landlord eviction risk score for Baldwin City, KS is 3.5 out of 10, rated Low risk.

Does Baldwin City have rent control?

The rent-control risk score for Baldwin City is 0.9 out of 10.

How long does an eviction take in Baldwin City?

Typical eviction timeline is about 38 days from notice to writ of possession.

Baldwin City, KS Eviction Risk Score Douglas County · Kansas · Pop. 4,911

Updated Apr 18, 2026

● Low Risk

Baldwin City, KS sits at 3.5/10 — Low risk. 33.6% rent burden, 34.5% renters, ~38-day typical timeline.

3.5 / 10 Low

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Score vs. benchmarks

Baldwin City

3.5

Douglas County

4.4

Kansas avg

3.3

National avg

4.4

20.3%Tenant-law probabilityi

$1,345–3,796Typical eviction costi

38 daysTypical timelinei

$1,138HUD 2BR FMR '25i

$858Median renti

33.6%Rent burdeni

34.5%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

7.3

Regional political climatei

7.3

State political climate

2.0

Economic stress

5.7

Supply constrainti

3.5

Rent-control riski

0.9

Eviction process difficulty

1.8

Tenant organizing strengthi

2.3

Housing court bias

2.1

Voucher gap (market vs HUD FMR)i

0.0

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About eviction risk in Baldwin City, KS

Baldwin City, KS has an eviction risk score of 3.5 out of 10, placing it in the low-risk tier for landlords operating in Douglas County and the state of Kansas. 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.

Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates show median gross rent as a percentage of household income is 33.6% — a core driver of eviction filings, because households above 30% of income on rent are statistically more likely to miss a payment after any income shock. Median gross rent in Baldwin City is $858/month. About 34.5% of occupied units here are renter-occupied.

Political climate: In 2020, Douglas County voted Democratic by 39.5 points — classified as strongly tenant-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 3.5/10, Baldwin 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
Wellsville, KS	7.2 mi	2,216	4.5
Centropolis, KS	9.6 mi	—	2.5
Eudora, KS	12 mi	6,119	4.4
Edgerton, KS	12 mi	1,924	4.0
Ottawa, KS	12.9 mi	12,678	4.3
Lawrence, KS	13.3 mi	96,051	5.7
Gardner, KS	14.4 mi	24,526	4.6
Rantoul, KS	16.5 mi	130	2.0