Eviction Risk Score
Elevated
#34
of 120 KY counties
3.0 / 10
#34 of 120 counties in Kentucky for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Knox County, Kentucky Eviction Risk: Low
3 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Barbourville (3.1) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score3/ 10 · Low
Cities tracked3municipalities
Census tracts11scored
Population4kLiving in 3 cities
Income spent on rent29.1%avg renter household
Average rent$670/ month
How Knox 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
Elevated
#51
of 120 KY counties
29.3% of income
#51 of 120 counties in Kentucky on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Knox County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Barbourville | 3,146 | 3.1 | 29.3% | $702 | Rep |
| 002 | Flat Lick | 634 | 3.0 | 24.9% | $499 | Rep |
| 003 | Artemus | 426 | 2.5 | 33.6% | $698 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Knox County spans 3 cities serving approximately 4,206 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3/10. The county voted Republican by 67.0 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 Knox County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Knox County
Q1
How is the Knox County eviction risk score computed?
Each of the 3 cities in the county is independently scored on nine sub-factors. The county-wide 3/10 average reflects a population-weighted mean of those municipal scores.
Q2
Does Knox County have rent control?
Rent control is determined by state law and city ordinance. Kentucky state framework applies. See the Kentucky eviction laws rent-control guide for details.
Q3
What is the political climate in Knox County?
Knox County voted Republican by 67.0 points in 2020.