Onton, KY Eviction Risk Score McLean County · Kentucky · Population 122 · 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 Onton, KY
Onton, KY has an eviction risk score of 3.3 out of 10, placing it in the low-risk tier for landlords operating in McLean 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 0.0%, unemployment 68.4%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.
Political climate: In 2020, McLean County voted Republican by 53.5 points — classified as strongly landlord-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.
What this score means for landlords
At 3.3/10, Onton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebree, KY | 4.8 mi | 1,825 | 3.8 |
| Beech Grove, KY | 5 mi | 291 | 2.7 |
| Slaughters, KY | 6.1 mi | 175 | 4.0 |
| Robards, KY | 9.6 mi | 483 | 4.2 |
| Calhoun, KY | 10 mi | 601 | 3.8 |
| Hanson, KY | 10.1 mi | 958 | 4.0 |
| St. Joseph, KY | 10.9 mi | 144 | 2.6 |
| Poole, KY | 12.6 mi | 256 | 3.1 |
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
- McLean County — compare every city in the county