Colwich, KS Eviction Risk Score Sedgwick County · Kansas · Population 1,492

Colwich, KS has an eviction risk score of 4.1 out of 10, placing it in the moderate-risk tier for landlords operating in Sedgwick 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 31.1% — 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 Colwich is $1,294/month. About 22.4% of occupied units here are renter-occupied.

Economic stress: poverty rate 1.2%, unemployment 7.2%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.

Political climate: In 2020, Sedgwick County voted Republican by 12.6 points — classified as moderately landlord-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 4.1/10, Colwich 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.

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