Smith County, KS Eviction Risk
6 cities · 2,658 residents · Avg 2.9/10 (Low) · Updated2.9Avg score
3.7Highest city
1.6Lowest city
34.5%Rent burden
$595Median rent
R+67.22020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Smith County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smith Center, KS | 1,680 | $678 | 31.4% | 3.7 |
| 2 | Lebanon, KS | 191 | $575 | 27.5% | 3.4 |
| 3 | Kensington, KS | 652 | $554 | 33.9% | 3.3 |
| 4 | Gaylord, KS | 70 | $575 | 45.0% | 3.2 |
| 5 | Athol, KS | 65 | — | — | 2.0 |
| 6 | Cedar, KS | — | — | — | 1.6 |
About Smith County
Smith County spans 6 cities serving approximately 2,658 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.9/10. The county voted Republican by 67.2 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city within the county. Use the grid above to see exact scores, median gross rent, and rent burden for every municipality. Click any city for full sub-score breakdown including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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