Eviction Risk Score
Very High
#9
of 120 KY counties
3.8 / 10
#9 of 120 counties in Kentucky for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Simpson County, Kentucky Eviction Risk: Low
1 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Franklin (3.8) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score3.8/ 10 · Low
Cities tracked1municipalities
Census tracts5scored
Population10kLiving in 1 cities
Income spent on rent27.7%avg renter household
Average rent$1,010/ month
How Simpson 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
Moderate
#69
of 120 KY counties
27.7% of income
#69 of 120 counties in Kentucky on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Simpson County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Franklin | 10,360 | 3.8 | 27.7% | $1,010 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Simpson County spans 1 cities serving approximately 10,360 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.8/10. The county voted Republican by 36.7 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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3.8
/ 10 · Low
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/ 10 · Low
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/ 10 · Low
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/ 10 · Low
Pop. 19.2K
Where eviction risk concentrates in Simpson County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Simpson County
Q1
How is the Simpson County eviction risk score computed?
Each of the 1 cities in the county is independently scored on nine sub-factors. The county-wide 3.8/10 average reflects a population-weighted mean of those municipal scores.
Q2
Does Simpson 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 Simpson County?
Simpson County voted Republican by 36.7 points in 2020.