What is the eviction risk score for Hill City?

The landlord eviction risk score for Hill City, KS is 2.3 out of 10, rated Very Low risk.

Does Hill City have rent control?

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

How long does an eviction take in Hill City?

Typical eviction timeline is about 36 days from notice to writ of possession.

Hill City, KS Eviction Risk Score Graham County · Kansas · Pop. 1,511

Updated Apr 18, 2026

● Very Low Risk

Hill City, KS sits at 2.3/10 — Very Low risk. 32.8% rent burden, 31.4% renters, ~36-day typical timeline.

2.3 / 10 Very Low

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Score vs. benchmarks

Hill City

2.3

Graham County

2.3

Kansas avg

3.3

National avg

4.4

19.8%Tenant-law probabilityi

$1,332–3,704Typical eviction costi

36 daysTypical timelinei

$872HUD 2BR FMR '25i

$735Median renti

32.8%Rent burdeni

31.4%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

2.6

Regional political climatei

2.6

State political climate

2.0

Economic stress

4.6

Supply constrainti

3.1

Rent-control riski

1.2

Eviction process difficulty

2.1

Tenant organizing strengthi

1.2

Housing court bias

1.7

Voucher gap (market vs HUD FMR)i

0.0

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About eviction risk in Hill City, KS

Hill City, KS has an eviction risk score of 2.3 out of 10, placing it in the very low-risk tier for landlords operating in Graham 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 32.8% — 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 Hill City is $735/month. About 31.4% of occupied units here are renter-occupied.

Political climate: In 2020, Graham County voted Republican by 63.8 points — classified as strongly landlord-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 2.3/10, Hill 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
Bogue, KS	8.2 mi	175	2.6
Nicodemus, KS	12.2 mi	—	2.5
Morland, KS	12.6 mi	112	1.8
Damar, KS	14.1 mi	126	3.8
Palco, KS	16.8 mi	197	2.6
Edmond, KS	17.9 mi	49	2.9
Lenora, KS	18.8 mi	183	3.3
Zurich, KS	23.7 mi	50	1.8