Eviction Risk Score
Moderate
#55
of 120 KY counties
2.7 / 10
#55 of 120 counties in Kentucky for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Estill County, Kentucky Eviction Risk: Low
2 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Irvine (2.8) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score2.7/ 10 · Low
Cities tracked2municipalities
Census tracts6scored
Population3kLiving in 2 cities
Income spent on rent23.6%avg renter household
Average rent$737/ month
How Estill 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
#102
of 120 KY counties
23.6% of income
#102 of 120 counties in Kentucky on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Estill County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Irvine | 2,723 | 2.8 | 23.7% | $710 | Rep |
| 002 | Ravenna | 642 | 2.3 | 23.4% | $853 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Estill County spans 2 cities serving approximately 3,365 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.7/10. The county voted Republican by 57.3 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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Where eviction risk concentrates in Estill County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Estill County
Q1
What is the eviction risk range in Estill County?
Scores range from 2.3 to 2.8 across 2 cities in Estill County. The 2.7 average masks meaningful intra-county variance.
Q2
What is the renter share in Estill County?
52.0% of households in Estill County are renter-occupied per ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Q3
What is the average rent in Estill County?
Average gross rent across Estill County averages $737/month.