What is the eviction risk score for St. George?

The landlord eviction risk score for St. George, KS is 2.5 out of 10, rated Low risk.

Does St. George have rent control?

The rent-control risk score for St. George is 1.0 out of 10.

How long does an eviction take in St. George?

Typical eviction timeline is about 34 days from notice to writ of possession.

St. George, KS Eviction Risk Score Pottawatomie County · Kansas · Pop. 1,039

Updated Apr 18, 2026

● Low Risk

St. George, KS sits at 2.5/10 — Low risk. 29.7% rent burden, 17.3% renters, ~34-day typical timeline.

2.5 / 10 Low

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Score vs. benchmarks

St. George

2.5

Pottawatomie County

3.2

Kansas avg

3.3

National avg

4.4

21.3%Tenant-law probabilityi

$1,044–3,264Typical eviction costi

34 daysTypical timelinei

$995HUD 2BR FMR '25i

$1,237Median renti

29.7%Rent burdeni

17.3%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

3.4

Regional political climatei

3.4

State political climate

2.0

Economic stress

5.2

Supply constrainti

2.7

Rent-control riski

1.0

Eviction process difficulty

1.6

Tenant organizing strengthi

1.7

Housing court bias

2.0

Voucher gap (market vs HUD FMR)i

0.0

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About eviction risk in St. George, KS

St. George, KS has an eviction risk score of 2.5 out of 10, placing it in the low-risk tier for landlords operating in Pottawatomie 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 29.7% — 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 St. George is $1,237/month. About 17.3% of occupied units here are renter-occupied.

Political climate: In 2020, Pottawatomie County voted Republican by 46.7 points — classified as strongly landlord-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 2.5/10, St. George 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

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Zeandale, KS	2.1 mi	—	1.8
Wabaunsee, KS	5.3 mi	76	1.7
Wamego, KS	5.9 mi	4,386	3.2
Louisville, KS	6.8 mi	175	3.8
Manhattan, KS	10 mi	54,239	5.6
Belvue, KS	12.9 mi	175	3.7
McFarland, KS	13.6 mi	363	2.7
Westmoreland, KS	13.9 mi	703	3.4