Estimated values: The U.S. Census suppresses field-level data for small places. Estimated from county average, pop-weighted from real underlying ACS data.
Tenant beats landlord
14.5%
/ 100 outcomes
In court-decided eviction outcomes for Hunnewell, KS, tenants prevail in roughly 14.5% of contested cases. A higher number means landlords face stronger tenant defenses, longer calendars, and more required documentation, and landlord-friendliness drops as this rises.
Timeline
38d
filing → judgment
From the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in Hunnewell, KS until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 38 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent and higher carry costs for landlords.
Cost range
$1.3–3.7k
legal + lost rent
A typical eviction in Hunnewell, KS costs landlords $1,307 to $3,722 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent during the calendar between filing and possession.
Average rent
$736
23% stretched on rent
Average gross rent in Hunnewell, KS is $736 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey (5-year 2023). 23% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent, the federal cost-burden threshold.
Renters
18.4%
of households
18.4% of occupied housing units in Hunnewell, KS are renter-occupied (vs owner-occupied). A higher renter share usually correlates with more eviction filings, more turnover, and a more active rental market.
Poverty
61.9%
5.4% unemp.
61.9% of Hunnewell, KS residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 5.4%. Both feed into the economic-stress sub-score in our Eviction Risk Score model because rent payment problems track poverty + joblessness more reliably than any other single signal.
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Nine-axis profile
9-axis profile · today
Shape of the risk surface
1 landlord · 10 tenant
Sub-scores · with sparkline
Where the score comes from
1 → 10 scale
Local political climate
GOP margin +50.1% (2024)
3.2
Regional political climate
County-weighted neighbor mix
3.2
State political climate
Kansas legislature & governorship
2.0
Economic stress
61.9% poverty · 5.4% unemp.
5.4
Supply constraint
$736 average · 18.4% renters
2.1
Rent Control risk
23.3% of income on rent
1.3
Eviction process difficulty
38 days filing → judgment
2.2
Tenant organizing strength
18.4% renters
2.1
Housing court bias
County bench composition
1.5
Geographic context
Risk heat across Hunnewell and the region
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How Hunnewell compares
Risk score vs. peers, county, state, and the U.S.
Rank in Sumner County
Moderate
#6of 11 cities
#6 of 11 cities in Sumner County for landlord eviction risk.
Rank in Kansas
Moderate
#357of 740 cities
#357 of 740 cities in Kansas for landlord eviction risk.
vs. county · state · U.S.
Score story
Six-stop tour of the risk profile
2.1
/ 10 · VERY LOW
The verdict
A Very low-tier market.
Composite 2.1/10. Mid-range market; standard documentation usually wins. The 50-year curve shows a slow, steady climb.
50-yr trend+0.3 over 50 yr
197620012026
Steady ratchet · no large swings
38d
Typical timeline
The money
What renting (and evicting) looks like.
Rent published at $736/mo. A contested eviction takes 38 days and costs $1,307–$3,722 per case.
50-yr trendCalendar drag rising since '15
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
18.4%
Renters
The renters
Who you'll be renting to.
Out of 104 residents, 18.4% rent. 23% are spending 30%+ income on rent, 61.9% below the poverty line.
50-yr trendRenter share rising
197620012026
ACS 1970-present · once the migration overlay is in.
3.2
Local + regional
The politics
Light-statute interior market.
Local & regional political climate score 3.2 and 3.2 (GOP margin +50.1% (2024)). State climate at 2, a mid-range statehouse.
50-yr trendTracks county vote margin
197620012026
Built on 50-yr presidential margins back to 1976.
2
State politics
The process
Moderate calendar, moderate friction.
State political climate 2/10 sets the legislative ceiling for landlord remedies, and it shows up in the process. Eviction process difficulty reads 2.2, housing court bias 1.5, rent-control risk 1.3. Standard process speed for the state.
50-yr trendProcess difficulty +-2.8 since '00
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
5.4
Economic stress
The stress
Economic pressure is the background risk.
Economic stress: 5.4. Supply constraint: 2.1. The numbers behind those: 61.9% poverty, 5.4% unemployment, 23% of income on rent.
50-yr trendTwo visible dips · '08 + COVID
197620012026
Mirrors BLS unemployment series.
US eviction landscape · timeline × all-in cost
Hunnewell sits in the quick & cheap quadrant
Bubble size = population · color = risk score
Hunnewell · 38d · ~$2.5k all-in ($66/day) · score 2.1National average: 58d · $4.6k all-inHover any bubble for stats · click to openColor: 0–4 4–7 7–10
Landlording in Hunnewell, Kansas, presents a manageable operating environment for documented landlords. The Eviction Risk Score is 2.1/10 (VERY LOW tier), drawn from the nine sub-axes shown above, covering rent-control exposure, eviction-process difficulty, housing-court bias, tenant-organizing strength, supply constraint, economic stress, and local, regional, and state political climate. This is not a quick-fix market: it's a Mid-tier market where lease drafting, screening discipline, and well-documented notices materially change outcomes.
Hunnewell is a city of 104 residents where 18.4% of occupied units are renter-occupied, and the typical renter spends 23.3% of income on rent. At an average rent of $736/month, the typical renter household here spends more than the federal 30% threshold on housing, a leading indicator of payment volatility and a precondition for the kinds of tenant defenses that show up most often in housing court.
01Process
How Hunnewell eviction process actually works
Eviction process difficulty here reads 2.2/10, a number that combines statutory complexity (notice categories, just-cause rules, mandatory pre-filing disclosures) with operational realities (court calendar length and clerk responsiveness). The typical contested filing in Hunnewell closes 38 days after the initial notice. For non-payment of rent the first step is a properly-formatted, properly-served pay-or-quit notice; for material lease breaches it's a cure-or-quit; for tenancies under just-cause protection an at-fault grounds notice (or a no-fault notice with statutory relocation assistance) is required.
The slow part of Hunnewell's timeline is usually the calendar, not the motion practice. Housing court bias scores 1.5/10 here, meaning judges read borderline procedural defects in the tenant's favor more often than the national norm. The practical implication: every notice and every proof of service needs to be airtight before it gets filed.
02Cost
What it costs (and how long it takes)
An all-in eviction in Hunnewell runs $1,307 to $3,722 per case once you account for filing fees, attorney time, lost rent during pendency, sheriff lockout, and unit turnover. That range is wide because the upper bound assumes a tenant answer plus motion practice, common when housing court bias is high. The lower bound assumes a default judgment after proper service.
For landlords running the numbers on holding costs vs. cash-for-keys: if your projected timeline times your monthly rent already exceeds the high-end cost number, cash-for-keys at 1–2 months' rent is typically the economically rational choice. With 38 days of typical timeline and $736/month in lost rent, that crossover happens fast here.
03Operations
Security deposits, screening, and lease terms
Tenant organizing strength scores 2.1/10 in Hunnewell, and the city has limited rent control exposure (1.3/10). Operations practice that survives audit in this environment looks like:
Screening discipline. Document income (verified at 2.5 to 3x rent), credit (with a clear minimum), and prior-tenancy reference checks, but do not screen on protected categories or source-of-income where banned. Keep a written, consistent screening criteria document for every applicant.
Lease specificity. Use a state-specific lease that names every term clearly: rent due date, late fees within statutory caps, deposit handling, smoke and CO disclosure, lead paint disclosure (pre-1978 stock), and a clean attorney's-fees clause.
Security deposit handling. Itemize deductions within the statutory window. Photograph move-in/move-out condition. In Kansas, deposit cap and refund window are statute, so exceed them at your own risk.
Mid-tenancy documentation. Keep date-stamped records of every rent receipt, every habitability request, every notice served. The day you need them in court is too late to start.
04Strategy
What an everyday landlord should actually do here
If you own one to four units in Hunnewell: hire a property manager who knows the local court. The pricing differential between self-managing and hiring out is small relative to the cost of one botched eviction in a VERY LOW tier market. If you own five or more: build relationships with a local landlord-side attorney before you need one, since retainer fees are negligible compared to emergency-rate billing when an eviction is already moving.
The avoidable mistakes here are all upstream of the filing: weak screening, an informal lease, sloppy rent receipts, and notice templates pulled off the internet that don't match Kansas's statutory language. Fix those four, and most cases settle or default. Skip them, and a $3,722 all-in fight is the realistic worst case.
04bPractical traps
Local traps to avoid in Hunnewell
Trap · 50.5 POINTS
Sumner County voted Republican by 50.5 points in 2020, a baseline that correlates with landlord-neutral statutory bias under K.S.A. 58-2540.
05FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q1
What's the absolute fastest I can get a non-paying tenant out in Hunnewell?
The absolute fastest is tough to guarantee, but if you serve your 3-day notice immediately after rent is late, and then file in court on day 4, you might get a hearing within 1-2 weeks. After a judgment, the sheriff lockout can take another 1-2 weeks. So, theoretically, you could be looking at 3-4 weeks from late rent to lockout, but 38 days is the typical average. Don't expect miracles; follow the process.
Q2
Can I just change the locks if my tenant stops paying rent?
Absolutely not. That's an illegal self-help eviction in Kansas and can result in you owing the tenant significant damages, including their attorney fees. Always go through the proper legal eviction process, even if it feels slow. Wait for the sheriff to perform the lockout.
Q3
Do I need an attorney for an eviction in Hunnewell?
While you can represent yourself in court, it's highly recommended to at least consult with an attorney. They understand the nuances of K.S.A. § 58-2540 et seq. and can prevent costly mistakes. For simpler, uncontested cases, you might manage, but if the tenant fights it, a lawyer is essential. Consider it an investment to protect your property and income.
Q4
What happens if I don't return the security deposit on time?
If you don't return the security deposit or provide an itemized statement of deductions within 30 days, the tenant can sue you. You could be liable for the full amount of the deposit, plus damages, and potentially the tenant's attorney fees. Just send it back on time, even if you have to deduct for damages. Document everything.
Q5
Does Hunnewell have any special tenant protections I should know about?
Hunnewell follows state law. Kansas has no statewide just-cause eviction requirements, no statewide rent control, and no statewide source-of-income protections. This means fewer local hurdles for landlords compared to some other states. However, always be aware of fair housing laws, those apply everywhere. For more details on statewide protections, see our Kansas tenant protections guide.
A 2.1/10 places Hunnewell in the 56th percentile of Kansas cities on the Eviction Risk Score index. The score is the average of the nine sub-axes, all calibrated on a national 1 to 10 scale where 1 is most landlord-friendly and 10 is most tenant-protective. The 50-year reconstruction shows this score has climbed steadily since 1976, a structural drift driven by court-calendar growth, rent-control adoption, and the rise of tenant-side legal aid. The trajectory matters more than the snapshot: the score is the climate, not the weather.
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