What is the eviction risk score for Sycamore?

The landlord eviction risk score for Sycamore, KY is 1.7 out of 10, rated Very Low risk.

Does Sycamore have rent control?

The rent-control risk score for Sycamore is 1.2 out of 10.

How long does an eviction take in Sycamore?

Typical eviction timeline is about 37 days from notice to writ of possession.

Sycamore, KY Eviction Risk Score Jefferson County · Kentucky · Population 118

1.7 Very Low

14.6%Tenant-law probability

$1,165–3,387Typical eviction cost

37 daysTypical timeline

1.3%Renters

Sub-score breakdown

Local political climate

6.4

Dem margin +20.1% in 2020

Regional political climate

6.4

Dem margin +20.1% in 2020

State political climate

2.1

Economic stress

6.0

11.0% poverty · 4.8% unemployed

Supply constraint

1.9

1.3% renters

Rent-control risk

1.2

Eviction process difficulty

2.3

Tenant organizing strength

1.9

1.3% renters

Housing court bias

1.8

Sub-scores are national percentile rankings (1 = most landlord-friendly, 10 = most tenant-protective) derived from ACS 2023 5-year data, 2020 county presidential margin, and state law weighting. Source: ACS 2023 5-year + Gazetteer 2024.

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About eviction risk in Sycamore, KY

Sycamore, KY has an eviction risk score of 1.7 out of 10, placing it in the very low-risk tier for landlords operating in Jefferson County and the state of Kentucky. The score combines local political climate, court disposition patterns, cost-of-eviction estimates, tenant organizing strength, and the likelihood of new tenant-protective legislation in the next legislative cycle.

Economic stress: poverty rate 11.0%, unemployment 4.8%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.

Political climate: In 2020, Jefferson County voted Democratic by 20.1 points — classified as strongly tenant-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 1.7/10, Sycamore is a lower-risk environment. Standard screening, documented notices, and prompt action on non-payment typically resolve quickly. Still follow your state's specific notice and service requirements.