Eviction Risk Score
Moderate
#62
of 120 KY counties
2.6 / 10
#62 of 120 counties in Kentucky for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Butler County, Kentucky Eviction Risk: Low
3 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Morgantown (2.6) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score2.6/ 10 · Low
Cities tracked3municipalities
Census tracts6scored
Population3kLiving in 3 cities
Income spent on rent26.1%avg renter household
Average rent$667/ month
How Butler County ranks in Kentucky
Cost of living
Low
#40
of 51 states (statewide)
90.2 index
Kentucky ranks #40 of 51 states on overall cost of living (9.8% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Housing services cost
Very Low
#45
of 51 states (statewide)
64.3 index
Kentucky ranks #45 of 51 states on housing services (35.7% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Income spent on rent
Very Low
#107
of 120 KY counties
22.4% of income
#107 of 120 counties in Kentucky on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Butler County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Morgantown | 2,479 | 2.6 | 26.7% | $628 | Rep |
| 002 | Rochester | 155 | 2.0 | 17.9% | $943 | Rep |
| 003 | Woodbury | 84 | 2.4 | 22.5% | $1,325 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Butler County spans 3 cities serving approximately 2,718 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.6/10. The county voted Republican by 63.4 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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2.7
/ 10 · Low
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/ 10 · Low
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/ 10 · Low
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/ 10 · Low
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Where eviction risk concentrates in Butler County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Butler County
Q1
Why is rent-to-income ratio 26.1% in Butler County?
Rent-to-income ratio of 26.1% reflects the ratio of average gross rent to average household income across 3 cities in Butler County.
Q2
What court hears evictions in Butler County?
Kentucky state court hears unlawful detainer or summary process actions in Butler County. See the Kentucky eviction laws eviction-process guide for court name and procedure.
Q3
Does Butler County have just-cause eviction?
Just-cause eviction is determined by state law. Kentucky eviction laws framework applies; see the Kentucky eviction laws tenant-protections guide.