Eviction Risk Score
Elevated
#42
of 105 KS counties
2.2 / 10
#42 of 105 counties in Kansas for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Jefferson County, Kansas Eviction Risk: Very Low
6 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Valley Falls (2.4) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score2.2/ 10 · Very Low
Cities tracked6municipalities
Census tracts4scored
Population5kLiving in 6 cities
Income spent on rent25.3%avg renter household
Average rent$847/ month
How Jefferson County ranks in Kansas
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
Low
#66
of 105 KS counties
24.4% of income
#66 of 105 counties in Kansas on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Jefferson County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Valley Falls | 1,382 | 2.2 | 32.4% | $785 | Rep |
| 002 | Oskaloosa | 1,113 | 2.1 | 27.5% | $846 | Rep |
| 003 | Perry | 1,069 | 2.1 | 18.0% | $798 | Rep |
| 004 | Meriden | 716 | 2.1 | 21.5% | $839 | Rep |
| 005 | Ozawkie | 604 | 2.3 | 24.3% | $1,125 | Rep |
| 006 | Winchester | 417 | 2.4 | 22.5% | $800 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Jefferson County spans 6 cities serving approximately 5,301 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.2/10. The county voted Republican by 32.2 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.
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Where eviction risk concentrates in Jefferson County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson County
Q1
How many renters live in Jefferson County?
Renter share is 27.2%, so approximately 1,442 of Jefferson County's 5,301 residents are renters.
Q2
What is the lowest-risk city in Jefferson County?
The lowest score in Jefferson County is 2.1/10. See the city grid above for the specific municipality.
Q3
What is the highest-risk city in Jefferson County?
The highest score in Jefferson County is 2.4/10. See the city grid above for the specific municipality.