Eviction Risk Score
Moderate
#57
of 120 KY counties
2.7 / 10
#57 of 120 counties in Kentucky for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Hancock County, Kentucky Eviction Risk: Low
3 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Lewisport (2.9) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score2.7/ 10 · Low
Cities tracked3municipalities
Census tracts3scored
Population3kLiving in 3 cities
Income spent on rent24.6%avg renter household
Average rent$765/ month
How Hancock 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
Low
#83
of 120 KY counties
26.0% of income
#83 of 120 counties in Kentucky on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Hancock County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Lewisport | 2,057 | 2.9 | 18.9% | $824 | Rep |
| 002 | Hawesville | 1,188 | 2.4 | 34.4% | $680 | Rep |
| 003 | Knottsville | 245 | 1.8 | 24.6% | $685 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Hancock County spans 3 cities serving approximately 3,490 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.7/10. The county voted Republican by 39.1 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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Where eviction risk concentrates in Hancock County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Hancock County
Q1
How many renters live in Hancock County?
Renter share is 37.7%, so approximately 1,315 of Hancock County's 3,490 residents are renters.
Q2
What is the lowest-risk city in Hancock County?
The lowest score in Hancock County is 1.8/10. See the city grid above for the specific municipality.
Q3
What is the highest-risk city in Hancock County?
The highest score in Hancock County is 2.9/10. See the city grid above for the specific municipality.