Van Lear, KY Eviction Risk Score Johnson County · Kentucky · Population 443 · Updated
Sub-score breakdown
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.
Location & regional heat
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About eviction risk in Van Lear, KY
Van Lear, KY has an eviction risk score of 3.6 out of 10, placing it in the low-risk tier for landlords operating in Johnson 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 29.4%, unemployment 0.0%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.
Political climate: In 2020, Johnson County voted Republican by 67.1 points — classified as strongly landlord-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.
What this score means for landlords
At 3.6/10, Van Lear 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.
Nearby Cities — Eviction Risk Comparison
| City | Distance | Population | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Van Lear, KY | 2.2 mi | 1,155 | 2.8 |
| Auxier, KY | 3.1 mi | 651 | 3.4 |
| Paintsville, KY | 4.4 mi | 4,203 | 5.0 |
| Prestonsburg, KY | 6.6 mi | 3,765 | 4.2 |
| Dwale, KY | 10.4 mi | 170 | 3.1 |
| Allen, KY | 11.5 mi | 157 | 4.0 |
| Inez, KY | 13 mi | 930 | 4.0 |
| Martin, KY | 14.5 mi | 494 | 4.1 |
Landlord Guides & Research Tools
Deepen your research with these guides. The metrics powering this score feed directly into each breakdown.
- Eviction Process — Step-by-Step Timeline & Notices
- Eviction Costs Breakdown — Filing Fees to Turnover
- Tenant Screening Protocol — NGP 5-Point System
- Rent Control Coverage — AB 1482 & Local RSOs
- California Tenant Protections — Just Cause & Retaliation
- Kentucky Eviction Risk Overview — all counties & cities in Kentucky
- Johnson County — compare every city in the county